MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,355 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
N/S HEADLIGHT LENSE DAMAGED †O/S/F SUSPENSION STRUT SLIGHT LEAK †REAR EX BOX CORRODED †SOUNDPROOFING PANEL HITTING PROPSHAFT
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
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L285 GDV is a 1994 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L285 GDV, 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 L285 GDV registered?
L285 GDV is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L285 GDV safe to buy?
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