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M187 SGX

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,823 mi
Last recorded143,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM187 SGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 143,823 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points rusty do not consider them to affect overall structure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 143,790 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 142,481 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 141,583 miles

brake pipes underneath vehicle starting to corrode

front and rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 141,214 miles

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

o/s and n/s jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 140,161 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play in rear suspension arms

slightr play in n/s/f ball joint

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2013 137,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 136,669 miles

battery light on at time of test

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2010 135,075 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 134,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 129,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 121,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 111,582 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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M187 SGX is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M187 SGX, 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 M187 SGX registered?

M187 SGX is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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