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M50 RCP

1994 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,544 mi
Last recorded126,544 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 RCP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 126,544 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 126,544 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 139,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 111,689 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 111,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 108,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 102,398 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 102,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,246 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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M50 RCP is a 1994 BMW M3 in Grey 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 M50 RCP, 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 M50 RCP registered?

M50 RCP is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 14 December 1994.

Is M50 RCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 RCP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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