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M496 ARE

1994 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,158 mi
Last recorded20,158 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 ARE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,158 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,542 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,256 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to both front brake discs

power steering pipes corroded

rear number plate slightly marked

Fail 16 Jul 2008 15,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

corrosion to both front brake discs

corrosion to both rear brake discs

power steering pipes corroded

rear number plate slightly marked

Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,676 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 9,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear heat shield loose

rear number plate marked

Pass 5 Jul 2006 364 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 364 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre worn on edge

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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M496 ARE is a 1994 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M496 ARE, 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 M496 ARE registered?

M496 ARE is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M496 ARE safe to buy?

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