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M505 GGC

1994 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,139 mi
Last recorded128,139 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 GGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 128,139 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 128,111 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 128,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 127,720 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and pipe on pump (2.1.5 (a))

slight leak from radiator

temp warning came on after emissions test

Fail 8 May 2024 127,703 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and pipe on pump (2.1.5 (a))

slight leak from radiator

temp warning came on after emissions test

Pass 9 May 2023 127,376 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 127,188 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 127,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 126,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,804 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 120,590 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all going white (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly blurred beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner bonnet strut missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 117,746 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack inner joints close to fail (2.2.B.1f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering pipes crimped ends (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat tilt not working

engine has oil leak

gear box has oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 117,746 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack inner joints close to fail (2.2.B.1f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering pipes crimped ends (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat tilt not working

engine has oil leak

gear box has oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 107,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 106,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 May 2009 106,613 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 106,582 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 106,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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M505 GGC is a 1994 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M505 GGC, 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 M505 GGC registered?

M505 GGC is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is M505 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M505 GGC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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