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L680 VHU

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,974 mi
Last recorded91,974 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL680 VHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,974 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 91,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,955 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexy x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexy x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 91,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 flexy hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 flexy hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,720 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Clutch line has slight leak

Nearside Front rigid brake pipe into flexible brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Front rigid brake pipe into flexible brake hose slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2022 90,694 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All stop lamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Clutch line has slight leak

Nearside Front rigid brake pipe into flexible brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Front rigid brake pipe into flexible brake hose slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 90,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2011 90,035 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 87,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 83,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,301 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,585 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 72,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L680 VHU 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 78.6%.

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 L680 VHU, 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 L680 VHU registered?

L680 VHU is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L680 VHU safe to buy?

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