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L534 AUY

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,198 mi
Last recorded79,198 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL534 AUY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 79,198 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 78,145 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,485 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 76,485 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 75,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,428 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 74,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before catalytic converters (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,009 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 73,395 miles

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes to calipers slight corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 73,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,143 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2014 68,342 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 67,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 67,969 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 66,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 66,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 64,510 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 63,168 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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L534 AUY is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L534 AUY, 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 L534 AUY registered?

L534 AUY is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 1994.

Is L534 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L534 AUY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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