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M161 DFT

1994 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 DFT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 102,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 96,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,556 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 92,556 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,277 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 90,250 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,085 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 88,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,803 miles

play in steering rack, o/s (on limit)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 85,790 miles

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

play in steering rack, o/s (on limit)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,660 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 82,035 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 82,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,576 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,726 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,495 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 67,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

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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M161 DFT is a 1994 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M161 DFT, 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 M161 DFT registered?

M161 DFT is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M161 DFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M161 DFT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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