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L1 AFN

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,082 mi
Last recorded87,082 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 AFN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 87,080 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 86,899 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and offside rear starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre and rear exhaust silencer clam shell/heatsheild deteriorating

Front jacking points corroding

Offside front anti-roll bar mounting starting to corrode (by earth strap)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 31 Oct 2024 86,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and offside rear starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre and rear exhaust silencer clam shell/heatsheild deteriorating

Front jacking points corroding

Offside front anti-roll bar mounting starting to corrode (by earth strap)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside front floor jacking point corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside front floor/jacking point corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2022 86,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside front floor/jacking point corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 86,032 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,731 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,932 miles

Exhaust center box rusty

Washer jets partly blocked

Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,188 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,174 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 81,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,586 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,526 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,087 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,938 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 71,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,825 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,751 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 65,751 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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L1 AFN is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L1 AFN, 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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L1 AFN is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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