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M300 TCM

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,162 mi
Last recorded103,162 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 TCM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 103,162 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat belt stalk not present (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing area pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe from flexi pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened upper arm spring base corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing area pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner wing area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at centre top rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner wing area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 101,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 100,537 miles

general under side corroded /osr chassie leg corroded

rear diff slight leak

Fail 29 Feb 2024 100,533 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corroded sills floor ect

Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,110 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front incorrect locking nut fitted to track rod end

Offside Front incorrect lock nut fitted to track rod end

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 99,100 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 99,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking leak from top of tank, possible pipe union or sender unit seal, tank wet underside. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor jacking point (see other related failure) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/floor jacking point poor weld repair (see other related failures) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear park brake considerably lower effort than that of offside

Pass 22 Apr 2020 98,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exessive play in steering rack but meets mot requirement

Fail 22 Apr 2020 98,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner strut front (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner strut rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exessive play in steering rack but meets mot requirement

Fail 20 Aug 2018 98,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front flour (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,507 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 96,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,101 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 91,403 miles

Corrosion to rear offside jacking area.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 91,403 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear offside jacking area.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,769 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front track rod has slight play in ball joint

Fail 5 Jun 2014 88,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front track rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 21 May 2012 84,139 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 16 May 2012 84,138 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 13 May 2011 80,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

surface corrosion to offside front strut around lower coil spring mount.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 80,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

non standard exhaust noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,645 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 71,614 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,870 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 64,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 54,902 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

o/s/f fog light inop

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 TCM is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M300 TCM, 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 TCM is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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