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L490 EEL

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

113,892 mi
Last recorded113,892 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 EEL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 113,892 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 113,403 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 113,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,971 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 112,223 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 111,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020
Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,833 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 109,024 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 108,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 107,204 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 106,233 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 104,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 137,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 136,668 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 132,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 129,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 126,553 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 126,545 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 122,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 115,421 miles

Play in rack †Front antiroll bar links ar worn †Slight blow at manifold area †Brake imbalance to off side front

Fail 23 May 2006 102,553 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 102,553 miles

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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L490 EEL is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L490 EEL, 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 L490 EEL registered?

L490 EEL is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L490 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L490 EEL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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