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M153 AAR

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,984 mi
Last recorded94,984 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 AAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 94,984 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 94,968 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2009 92,108 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 92,095 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 91,755 miles

ADVISE TYRES GETTING LOW.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 91,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,445 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 75,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear light lens

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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M153 AAR is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M153 AAR, 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 M153 AAR registered?

M153 AAR is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M153 AAR safe to buy?

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