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M344 DBY

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,522 mi
Last recorded123,522 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 DBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 123,522 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 114,533 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 115,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 110,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Oct 2009 110,409 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2008 103,237 miles

exhaust blowing

Fail 3 Oct 2008 103,237 miles

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

exhaust blowing

Pass 22 Sep 2007 94,573 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (bald)

slight blowing from exhaust manifold area.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,209 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

offside drive shaft oil seal at differential leaking

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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M344 DBY is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M344 DBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M344 DBY registered?

M344 DBY is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M344 DBY safe to buy?

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