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L597 DBB

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,907 mi
Last recorded76,907 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 DBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 76,575 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp in-op

Nearside Front Seat Belt slow to retract

Offside Front Fog lamp in-op

Offside Front Seat Belt slow to retract

Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,105 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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L597 DBB is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L597 DBB, 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 L597 DBB registered?

L597 DBB is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L597 DBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L597 DBB shows 3 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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