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M430 RRR

1994 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,272 mi
Last recorded116,272 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 RRR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 116,272 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 116,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 116,245 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 116,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 116,217 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 116,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 116,204 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 116,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,103 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 115,744 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 115,268 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 112,497 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 112,120 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 110,425 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 110,425 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 109,008 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 109,008 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 107,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 105,620 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 101,509 miles

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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M430 RRR is a 1994 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M430 RRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M430 RRR registered?

M430 RRR is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is M430 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M430 RRR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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