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L992 FAX

1994 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,160 mi
Last recorded87,160 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 FAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin / corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS + OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,146 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 87,119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,020 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,875 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 86,873 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,849 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,684 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,384 miles

NSF tyre perished

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,097 miles

NSF + OSF tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,782 miles

NSF tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 85,780 miles

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

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

NSF tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 84,718 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

O/S/F tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,745 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,248 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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L992 FAX is a 1994 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L992 FAX, 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 L992 FAX registered?

L992 FAX is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L992 FAX safe to buy?

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