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M48 DRK

1994 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,667 mi
Last recorded92,667 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 DRK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 92,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 92,445 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,409 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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M48 DRK is a 1994 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M48 DRK, 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 M48 DRK registered?

M48 DRK is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M48 DRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M48 DRK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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