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L812 JOX

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 JOX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,218 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 115,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 113,087 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 113,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 110,116 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 110,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 106,686 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 106,686 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 106,662 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 102,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 101,282 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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L812 JOX is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L812 JOX, 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 L812 JOX registered?

L812 JOX is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 1994.

Is L812 JOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L812 JOX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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