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M3 PSK

1994 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,027 mi
Last recorded82,027 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 PSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 82,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Nearside Front Upper STRUT MOUNT HAS PLAY

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A SCREW IN TREAD

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 82,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

power steering fluid slight leak

Pass 24 Aug 2024 81,059 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 79,948 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 79,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,736 miles

Rear No. plate delaminating

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both - (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front and rear jacking points missing

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 May 2016 78,422 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 75,904 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general condition represents age of vehicle

unable too see rear springs

Fail 23 May 2015 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general condition represents age of vehicle

unable too see rear springs

Pass 24 May 2014 73,010 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

center exhaust box detriorated

Pass 25 May 2013 69,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 68,217 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING BADLY WHERE THEY JOIN THE FLEX HOSES,O/S AND N/S

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,423 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding where they join the flex hoses

oil leaks from engine

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2008 66,410 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear metal brake pipes corroding where they join the flex hoses

oil leaks from engine

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2007 63,884 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES AT THE O/S/R AND N/S/R,CORRODING WHERE THEY JOIN THE FLEX HOSES

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 28 Oct 2006 60,091 miles

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

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

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

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

The offside rear tyre is low on tread.

There is slight free play in the offside track rod inner joint.

Pass 29 Oct 2005 56,347 miles

ENGINE TEMP GAUGE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY

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 PSK is a 1994 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PSK, 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 PSK registered?

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

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