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M260 BLC

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,220 mi
Last recorded133,220 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 BLC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 133,220 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 133,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 133,019 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 133,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 118,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 114,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 114,771 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 112,318 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,631 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear exhaust rusty

Water in offside headlight

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,631 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Headlamp not working on main beam Offside (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust rusty

Water in offside headlight

Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,972 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 May 2015 108,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front brake flexi cracked

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,529 miles

brake discs starting to corrode

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front brake flexi cracked

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2013 108,126 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 108,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 107,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 100,989 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 100,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

could not check rear seat belts

Pass 25 Nov 2009 94,746 miles

Nearside front brake caliper is binding slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 89,671 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 86,417 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,129 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust rusty

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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M260 BLC is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 M260 BLC, 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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M260 BLC is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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