MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,549 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas
uneven wear offside front tyre, inner edge worn
both front floors, sills to floor corroded, nsf tyre inner edge low, slight play in steering rack, nsr floor corroded around drain bung
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front floors, sills to floor corroded, nsf tyre inner edge low, slight play in steering rack, nsr floor corroded around drain bung
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
both outer sills coverd
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
both outer sills coverd
front tyres worn on edges
play in steering
rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank
Corrosiopn formeing on near side + off side front strut top mounts.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Tested in wet conditions.
Corrosiopn formeing on near side + off side front strut top mounts.
Oil leak
Tested in wet conditions.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M213 LBA is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 M213 LBA, 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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M213 LBA is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is M213 LBA safe to buy?
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