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L951 WNJ

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,583 mi
Last recorded149,583 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL951 WNJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 149,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing low and on inner edges

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 145,197 miles

BOTH REAR DROP LINK BUSHES WORN

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES PERISHED

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS CORRODED AND INSECURE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F FOG LIGHT IN OPERATIVE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER COVER CORRODED AND INSECURE

Fail 19 Apr 2012 145,197 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR DROP LINK BUSHES WORN

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES PERISHED

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS CORRODED AND INSECURE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

N/S/R TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F FLOOR PAN CORRODED

O/S/F FOG LIGHT IN OPERATIVE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER COVER CORRODED AND INSECURE

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 142,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 140,400 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 137,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 134,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 130,904 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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L951 WNJ is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L951 WNJ, 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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L951 WNJ is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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