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L7 WLK

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

74,209 mi
Last recorded74,209 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 WLK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 74,209 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

all 4 tyres are 15yrs old

hair line cracks starting to apear on front discs

Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,734 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 73,700 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,644 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,543 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,447 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,342 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,257 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,139 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,029 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,586 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,078 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,744 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,935 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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L7 WLK is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L7 WLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L7 WLK registered?

L7 WLK is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L7 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 WLK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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