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M151 ELD

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

161,530 mi
Last recorded161,530 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM151 ELD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 161,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 159,715 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 155,478 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 151,070 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 149,167 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 142,394 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 135,981 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 129,682 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 124,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 118,470 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 112,084 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 104,077 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 95,132 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 87,584 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 87,537 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 84,258 miles

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

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

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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M151 ELD is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M151 ELD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M151 ELD registered?

M151 ELD is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 1994.

Is M151 ELD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M151 ELD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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