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M488 TMS

1994 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,302 mi
Last recorded76,302 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 TMS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 76,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,160 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,005 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,933 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,911 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,390 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,469 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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M488 TMS is a 1994 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M488 TMS, 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 M488 TMS registered?

M488 TMS is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 7 December 1994.

Is M488 TMS safe to buy?

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