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M213 LBA

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,549 mi
Last recorded145,549 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM213 LBA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 145,549 miles

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

uneven wear offside front tyre, inner edge worn

Pass 5 Jul 2012 144,067 miles

both front floors, sills to floor corroded, nsf tyre inner edge low, slight play in steering rack, nsr floor corroded around drain bung

Fail 4 Jul 2012 144,061 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 139,470 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both outer sills coverd

Fail 10 Jun 2011 139,459 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 136,972 miles

front tyres worn on edges

play in steering

rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank

Fail 23 Apr 2007 131,241 miles

Corrosiopn formeing on near side + off side front strut top mounts.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 131,241 miles

Corrosiopn formeing on near side + off side front strut top mounts.

Oil leak

Tested in wet conditions.

Fail 5 Apr 2007 131,157 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 123,384 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 123,162 miles

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.

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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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.

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