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L676 AVC

1994 BMW M3

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,675 mi
Last recorded159,675 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL676 AVC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 159,675 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 158,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 155,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 152,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 150,229 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 150,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 146,856 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 144,371 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 142,910 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight play in steering rack at n/s/f

Fail 20 Mar 2012 142,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight play in steering rack at n/s/f

Pass 11 Mar 2011 141,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 137,820 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 137,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 137,817 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 135,712 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 135,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 134,017 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside & offside rear disc face edge rusted

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 134,017 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside & offside rear disc face edge rusted

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 129,973 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 129,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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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L676 AVC is a 1994 BMW M3 in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L676 AVC, 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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L676 AVC is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 5 July 1994.

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