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M3 BRE

1994 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,460 mi
Last recorded122,460 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BRE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 122,460 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 122,450 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 122,408 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 122,344 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 122,245 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,205 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 122,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

near and off side front tyre inner side wall have cutts but not showing cores

Fail 21 Aug 2013 120,440 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 120,440 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 117,373 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 110,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 105,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 100,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 96,337 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 91,509 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 84,769 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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M3 BRE is a 1994 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M3 BRE, 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 M3 BRE registered?

M3 BRE is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 1994.

Is M3 BRE safe to buy?

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