MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust back box deteriated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
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)
blue light bulbs fitted to front not side light
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
blue side lights at front as well as white
passenger seat wont release forward to gain access to rear
slight play in offside seering rack
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SOUND PROOFING OVER PROP SHAFT NEEDS SUCURING
PAS pipe slightly chaffed but not leaking.
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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M474 FWR is a 1994 BMW M3 in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 M474 FWR, 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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M474 FWR is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 7 October 1994.
Is M474 FWR safe to buy?
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