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L15 OSH

1994 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,257 mi
Last recorded76,257 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 OSH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 76,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 74,943 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 73,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 72,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 71,291 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2019 69,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 67,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 65,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 63,895 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,463 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,016 miles

Advise tyre wall damage o/s/front +o/s/rear

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,269 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 51,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise both front brake discs are corroded on inner edges

Advise front nearside fog lamp inop

Advise front nearside tyre is worn heavily on inner tyre shoulder

Advise front offside tyre is worn heavily on inner and outer tyre shoulders

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise front brake discs are heavily corrodded on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,457 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 36,431 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L15 OSH is a 1994 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L15 OSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L15 OSH registered?

L15 OSH is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L15 OSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 OSH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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