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L589 GYW

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,309 mi
Last recorded92,309 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL589 GYW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2011 92,309 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2011 92,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side front fog lamp not opperating

off side front and near side front struts rusted

off vside front seat ncan not folded down to allow rear passengers exit

power steering hose contact wih sharp edges on near side front

rear anti roll bar ends contact with rear radius arms at offside and near side

rear number plate deterioating

spare tyre defelated

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,527 miles

emissions near the limit

Fail 13 Feb 2010 78,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,827 miles

slight discolouration of front and side indicator bulbs

slight movement in o/s track rod

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,537 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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L589 GYW 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 71.4%.

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 L589 GYW, 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 L589 GYW registered?

L589 GYW is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L589 GYW safe to buy?

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