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L194 XLM

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,179 mi
Last recorded167,179 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL194 XLM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 167,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 165,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 160,970 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2005 153,553 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 153,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L194 XLM is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L194 XLM, 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 L194 XLM registered?

L194 XLM is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L194 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L194 XLM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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