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L987 RMX

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,951 mi
Last recorded98,951 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 RMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 98,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,673 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s rear metal brake pipe to hose slightly corroded.

o/s rear upper rose joint slight play.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 91,635 miles

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

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 fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear metal brake pipe to flexable hose slightly corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in offside rear upper rose joint

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,957 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,633 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,576 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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L987 RMX 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 L987 RMX, 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 L987 RMX registered?

L987 RMX is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L987 RMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L987 RMX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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