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M533 SGW

1994 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,552 mi
Last recorded105,552 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 SGW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 105,552 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general oil leaks from engine, slight dampness around steering components.

nearside rear shock-absorber upper bump stop insecure.

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 105,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general oil leaks from engine, slight dampness around steering components.

nearside rear shock-absorber upper bump stop insecure.

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,302 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear shock-absorber shroud insecure.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 103,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear shock-absorber shroud insecure.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,912 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 95,678 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 95,678 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 92,383 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 88,282 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 88,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 84,298 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 84,298 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear floor area damaged.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

exhaust system under surfaces damaged.

general component surface corrosion.

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

offside steering rack slight play.

oil leak

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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M533 SGW is a 1994 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M533 SGW, 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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M533 SGW is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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