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L979 JHG

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,363 mi
Last recorded201,363 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 JHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 201,363 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 197,275 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter split

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 188,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

high level stop light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2013 181,100 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 180,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 173,584 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 166,460 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 157,884 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 157,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 149,278 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 139,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 130,858 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 121,990 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 121,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 112,493 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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L979 JHG is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L979 JHG, 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 L979 JHG registered?

L979 JHG is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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