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M355 NPK

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

150,458 mi
Last recorded150,458 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 NPK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 150,458 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 150,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 149,871 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 149,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Projected image slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Outer sill covers fitted - unable to carry out corrosion assesment

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 149,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Projected image slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Outer sill covers fitted - unable to carry out corrosion assesment

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 149,200 miles

Corrosion to both NS and OS under sills.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 149,200 miles

Corrosion to both NS and OS under sills.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 148,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 148,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 148,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 147,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 145,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 145,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 144,797 miles

both rear floors slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 8 Jul 2015 144,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear floors slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 22 Jul 2014 144,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 143,177 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 141,852 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 141,832 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)

Pass 11 May 2011 139,950 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 139,940 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 137,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 133,657 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 133,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 121,213 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 121,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2006 109,124 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 109,124 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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M355 NPK is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M355 NPK, 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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M355 NPK is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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