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M30 DVE

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,742 mi
Last recorded83,742 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 DVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 83,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 83,649 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 83,209 miles

Central Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 833,169 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 81,743 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,268 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pipes corroded

front inner brake pads worn

Fail 31 May 2011 80,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn

front brake pipes corroded

front inner brake pads worn

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 77,401 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,035 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 75,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 69,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,806 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,738 miles

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

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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M30 DVE is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M30 DVE, 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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M30 DVE is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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