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L208 RDN

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,034 mi
Last recorded126,034 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 RDN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 126,034 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 126,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 120,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 120,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 116,679 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 112,799 miles

slight damage to windscreen

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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L208 RDN is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L208 RDN, 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 L208 RDN registered?

L208 RDN is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L208 RDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L208 RDN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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