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L954 UMB

1994 BMW M3

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,648 mi
Last recorded104,648 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL954 UMB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 104,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 104,601 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 104,337 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017

customer advises me going to de cat when gets home

Fail 14 Feb 2017

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

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely no ratchet system (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011
Fail 25 Nov 2011

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 102,700 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 102,700 miles

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

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

customer advises me that car to be stripped for rallying he is only going to fit tempory parts

Pass 19 Dec 2008 102,432 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 102,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 102,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 101,696 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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L954 UMB is a 1994 BMW M3 in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L954 UMB, 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 L954 UMB registered?

L954 UMB is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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