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L654 FEL

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,668 mi
Last recorded133,668 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 FEL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 133,668 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 133,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all indicator blubs slight discoloured

front brakes slighty in balance

Pass 20 Mar 2012 126,339 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 118,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 111,920 miles

nearside track rod end has slight play

offside front drop link has slight play

rear exhaust box detiriorated but not blowing

Fail 21 Oct 2009 111,918 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front engine cover broken on offside

nearside track rod end has slight play

offside front drop link has slight play

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

rear exhaust box detiriorated but not blowing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 109,045 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 100,462 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outter egdes

both engine mounting cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2005 90,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L654 FEL is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L654 FEL, 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 L654 FEL registered?

L654 FEL is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L654 FEL safe to buy?

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