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L685 KWL

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,779 mi
Last recorded166,779 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 KWL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 166,779 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 166,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 156,593 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 138,215 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust system deteriorating has been repaired with paste ok at time of test

nearside rear brake pipe corroded, by fuel tank

offside rear brake pipe between brake hoses corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded by fuel tank

Pass 27 Jun 2012 138,215 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorating has been repaired with paste ok at time of test

nearside rear brake pipe corroded, by fuel tank

offside rear brake pipe between brake hoses corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded by fuel tank

Pass 31 Mar 2011 134,303 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 134,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 127,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 126,219 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 107,960 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 99,236 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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L685 KWL is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L685 KWL, 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 L685 KWL registered?

L685 KWL is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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