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M103 HNS

1994 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,088 mi
Last recorded84,088 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM103 HNS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,088 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 84,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,732 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front of outer sills corrded

nearside front chassis rail and outrigger corroded

nearside rear inner and outer sills corrded

nearside rear inner and outer wheelarches corrded

nearside registration plate lamp dim

offside and nearside floorpans corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension trailing arm moutings corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked

offside doorshut corroded

offside front brake binding

offside front chassis rail and outrigger corroded

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

offside front inner wheelarch corroded in engine bay

offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear inner and outer wheelarches corrded

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the sills

Fail 21 Sep 2017 81,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of floorpan (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front of outer sills corrded

nearside front chassis rail and outrigger corroded

nearside rear inner and outer sills corrded

nearside rear inner and outer wheelarches corrded

nearside registration plate lamp dim

offside and nearside floorpans corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension trailing arm moutings corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked

offside doorshut corroded

offside front brake binding

offside front chassis rail and outrigger corroded

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

offside front inner wheelarch corroded in engine bay

offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear inner and outer wheelarches corrded

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the sills

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear outer sills and jacking points corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported by fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear outer sills and jacking points corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,617 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 76,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 76,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,755 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 67,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,202 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 62,702 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 126,898 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 126,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 121,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 114,616 miles

chips in windscreen offside

play in steering rack

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2005 101,680 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 101,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f headlamp slightly damaged but not affecting beam pattern

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

slight play in steering rack

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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M103 HNS is a 1994 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M103 HNS, 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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M103 HNS is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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