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M30 TUK

1994 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 TUK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 98,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 98,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 98,417 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 98,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 97,948 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 97,805 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 97,615 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,891 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 92,891 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 85,603 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 79,868 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,048 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2011 70,969 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 67,466 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 64,447 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 59,476 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 55,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 51,510 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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M30 TUK is a 1994 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 M30 TUK, 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 TUK registered?

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

Is M30 TUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 TUK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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