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L631 BJR

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

227,196 mi
Last recorded227,196 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL631 BJR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 227,196 miles

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

underbody corroded slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2015 223,774 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 220,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

heat shield on exhaust

hole in boot floor

o/s/f door check strap snapped

oil cap cracked

oil leak

throttle pedal cable stiff

Fail 3 Apr 2012 220,303 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

heat shield on exhaust

hole in boot floor

oil cap cracked

oil leak

throttle pedal cable stiff

Pass 30 Mar 2011 214,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under body corroded and been welded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 214,959 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion affecting boot floor wheel arches and doors

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front lower wing heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 209,335 miles

n/sfi wing showing signs of corrosion ex/h/shield loose n/s+o/sf+o/sr tyres close to limit p/pipes signs of corrosion os/fi wing holled grometts missing in floor

Pass 27 Mar 2009 201,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor has damage to n/s rear slight corrosion around missing gromets exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 28 Mar 2008 192,781 miles

Bonnet stay rams weak

Fail 27 Mar 2008 192,781 miles

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

Bonnet stay rams weak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 185,049 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 185,049 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

under body seal cracked allowing water to go underneath 2 grometts missing gen weather protecion for underside recomended

Pass 24 Feb 2006 180,153 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 180,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L631 BJR is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L631 BJR, 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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L631 BJR is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 5 April 1994.

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