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M236 ARE

1994 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,294 mi
Last recorded134,294 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 ARE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 134,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 131,429 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 131,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 125,344 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 116,127 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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M236 ARE is a 1994 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M236 ARE, 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 M236 ARE registered?

M236 ARE is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M236 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M236 ARE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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