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M339 SOJ

1994 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,910 mi
Last recorded163,910 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM339 SOJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 163,910 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 163,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 163,674 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 163,669 miles

Fuel pipe leaking near tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 162,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 162,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 162,121 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 161,760 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 160,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 159,562 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 158,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 155,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 153,350 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 149,483 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 141,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight play in steering rack

slight twist in offside front brake hose

Fail 31 May 2007 141,293 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

steering rack play

Pass 2 May 2006 134,019 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 134,019 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M339 SOJ is a 1994 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M339 SOJ, 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 M339 SOJ registered?

M339 SOJ is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 21 September 1994.

Is M339 SOJ safe to buy?

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