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L236 XFE

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,475 mi
Last recorded91,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 XFE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,124 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R FLEXI BRAKE HOSE APPEARS SLIGHTLY LONG HOWEVER NOT FOULING ANY PARTS OF VEHICLE

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,099 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R FLEXI BRAKE HOSE APPEARS SLIGHTLY LONG HOWEVER NOT FOULING ANY PARTS OF VEHICLE

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,444 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2008 84,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,939 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2006 72,598 miles

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)

O/S inner sidelight not working.

O/Side tie rod slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L236 XFE is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L236 XFE, 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 L236 XFE registered?

L236 XFE is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L236 XFE safe to buy?

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