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L882 PRA

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,591 mi
Last recorded130,591 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL882 PRA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 130,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 19 Jun 2009 123,538 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 116,157 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 110,143 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 109,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 99,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L882 PRA is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L882 PRA, 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 L882 PRA registered?

L882 PRA is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 8 February 1994.

Is L882 PRA safe to buy?

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