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L160 LRF

1994 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,121 mi
Last recorded62,121 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 LRF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 62,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,993 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 61,975 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,784 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,647 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,602 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,044 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,643 miles

o/s n/s front tyre wearing from inner and outre edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,300 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 59,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,571 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 55,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 54,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 51,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 51,976 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 50,042 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 48,094 miles

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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L160 LRF is a 1994 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L160 LRF, 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

How do I check the history of L160 LRF?

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What year was L160 LRF registered?

L160 LRF is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L160 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L160 LRF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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