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M525 UKL

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,811 mi
Last recorded127,811 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 UKL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 127,811 miles

floor in boot ( underneath battery) has had a bad repair and is starting to come away from car

o/s/f inner sill starting too corrode

various rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 May 2011 118,881 miles

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

wear in both rear top mounts

Pass 24 Jun 2010 118,559 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 118,555 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 117,761 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 147,572 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 147,560 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre in poor condition

Slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 12 May 2007 140,516 miles

engine oil leak

front discs poor condition

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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M525 UKL is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M525 UKL, 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 M525 UKL registered?

M525 UKL is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 4 October 1994.

Is M525 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M525 UKL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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