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M303 HBO

1994 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,099 mi
Last recorded153,099 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 HBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 153,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 146,416 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Milometer bulb inoperative

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 12 May 2015 146,330 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

All brake discs corroded & in poor condition.

Front & rear brake pipes corroded & in poor condition,

Front & rear tyres perished & splitting on outer walls.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 146,299 miles

front tyres badly perished & splitting

o/s/r tyre perished & cracking & 10yrs old!

radiator leaking

rear brake discs very rusty

rear outer brake pipes starting to rust

rear wheel arches in poor condition

wiper self park not working

Fail 26 Sep 2013 146,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres badly perished & splitting

o/s/r tyre perished & cracking & 10yrs old!

radiator leaking

rear brake discs very rusty

rear outer brake pipes starting to rust

rear wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2011 146,267 miles

both rear shock absorber top mounts splitting

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Fail 19 Apr 2011 146,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber top mounts splitting

o/s/r shock absorber damp

throttle sticking

Pass 30 Apr 2010 144,232 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 144,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 136,771 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 136,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 119,027 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 124,381 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 113,820 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 100,158 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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M303 HBO is a 1994 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M303 HBO, 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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M303 HBO is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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