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M300 ACS

1994 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,702 mi
Last recorded154,702 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 ACS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 154,702 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 154,320 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 154,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 153,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 153,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 151,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 151,234 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 149,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 144,225 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 141,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 133,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r bump stop slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Sep 2010 132,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 127,896 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 127,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 121,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 119,508 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 114,341 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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M300 ACS is a 1994 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M300 ACS, 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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M300 ACS is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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