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M63 JVP

1994 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,496 mi
Last recorded134,496 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM63 JVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 134,496 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 133,415 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 133,407 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 12 Jun 2023 132,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 131,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 131,011 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 130,656 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 130,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,947 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 123,094 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 123,091 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 118,037 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 117,880 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 116,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 Aug 2011 116,964 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 116,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

o/s/f seat belt slow retracting

Pass 24 Jul 2010 115,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 113,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 108,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 102,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 92,313 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 92,313 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2005 86,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2005 86,314 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M63 JVP is a 1994 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M63 JVP, 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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M63 JVP is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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