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L12 PSL

1994 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,586 mi
Last recorded139,586 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 PSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 139,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 164,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 163,779 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 136,576 miles

offside mirror damaged

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 136,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

drivers door mirror glass cracked

wheel arch corrosion:n/s rear,o/s rear,o/s front

Pass 15 Oct 2009 129,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door mirror glass cracked- not seriously effecting rear view

Fail 15 Oct 2009 129,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door mirror glass cracked- not seriously effecting rear view

Pass 11 Nov 2008 126,340 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 120,677 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 120,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 114,141 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advanced corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe(routed over top of fuel tank)

corrosion in front brake discs

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2005 108,852 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2005 108,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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L12 PSL is a 1994 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 105,277 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L12 PSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L12 PSL registered?

L12 PSL is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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