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L540 RET

1994 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,351 mi
Last recorded148,351 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 RET
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2011 148,351 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2009 142,845 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 134,191 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 126,617 miles

Unable to properly assess underside for corrosion, as it has been undersealed.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 117,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L540 RET is a 1994 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L540 RET, 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 L540 RET registered?

L540 RET is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L540 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L540 RET shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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