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M3 HAB

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,707 mi
Last recorded172,707 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HAB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 172,707 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 172,707 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 172,589 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 171,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 171,791 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 171,791 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 170,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 169,443 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 169,443 miles

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

Emissions not tested C/0 and HCs excessively high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 169,313 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 167,668 miles

Offside Front floor to inner sill excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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

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

both front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 167,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 165,642 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 164,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 161,426 miles

Both Side Front Brake Backing Plate Corrosion..

Both Side Rear Backing Plate Corrosion...

Fail 28 Jul 2011 161,426 miles

Both Side Front Brake Backing Plate Corrosion..

Both Side Rear Backing Plate Corrosion...

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 161,234 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 161,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 155,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake pipes (to hoses) covered in grease and unable to be tested

Pass 22 Nov 2006 146,601 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 146,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 HAB is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M3 HAB, 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 HAB registered?

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

Is M3 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HAB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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