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L935 RYG

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,685 mi
Last recorded148,685 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL935 RYG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 148,685 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 144,564 miles

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

Undertray loose

Fail 29 Apr 2013 144,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Undertray loose

Pass 19 May 2012 141,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 138,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s engine mountings corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 138,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s engine mountings corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 136,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Mark on O/S/R Seat belt

N/S engin mounting corroded

O/S engin mounting loose

O/S/F Inner wing corroded

Underside of car rusty

Fail 4 May 2010 136,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Mark on O/S/R Seat belt

O/S engin mounting loose

O/S/F Inner wing corroded

Underside of car rusty

Pass 11 May 2009 129,874 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 129,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 122,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 May 2008 122,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 May 2007 115,614 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 107,702 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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L935 RYG is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L935 RYG, 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 L935 RYG registered?

L935 RYG is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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