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M358 YBV

1994 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,044 mi
Last recorded121,044 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 YBV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 121,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 120,575 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 120,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,469 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,467 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 118,747 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 118,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emission control equipment obviously defective no connections to electrics (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 118,248 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 116,070 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 113,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 111,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 111,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 109,298 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 107,443 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 103,341 miles

brake pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2009 95,617 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,295 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jun 2007 84,085 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 84,085 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 79,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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M358 YBV is a 1994 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M358 YBV, 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 M358 YBV registered?

M358 YBV is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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