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M30 RDA

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,106 mi
Last recorded155,106 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 155,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 126,369 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 126,088 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear tyre 2.0mm

Offside rear tyre 1.8mm

Fail 20 Jan 2006 120,057 miles

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

Not all LEDs in high level brake lamp illuminate when operated †O/S/F tyre on 2mm tread depth †N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread depth †Exhaust down pipe slight blow †Engine oil leaks †Clutch pedal stiff to operate †Tyre size 235/40zr17w

Pass 20 Jan 2006 120,057 miles

Not all LEDs in high level brake lamp illuminate when operated †O/S/F tyre on 2mm tread depth †N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread depth †Exhaust down pipe slight blow †Engine oil leaks †Clutch pedal stiff to operate †Tyre size 235/40zr17w

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 RDA is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M30 RDA, 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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What year was M30 RDA registered?

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

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