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L610 HMO

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,693 mi
Last recorded153,693 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL610 HMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 153,693 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 153,032 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 152,926 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 152,926 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 148,690 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 148,621 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 148,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 148,055 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 146,674 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 146,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 144,808 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 144,367 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 144,035 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 143,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 142,347 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 141,755 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 141,711 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 140,950 miles

brake calipers corroding....

brake hose ferules corroding....

general under body corrosion.....

o/s/f brake pipe corroded, advise replacement....

Pass 7 Dec 2006 140,566 miles

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding...

wet test...

windscreen damage not excessive...

Pass 6 Dec 2005 139,257 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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L610 HMO is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L610 HMO, 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 L610 HMO registered?

L610 HMO is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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