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M69 OBM

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,275 mi
Last recorded125,275 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM69 OBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 125,275 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges also tread depth on legal limit

Fail 29 Sep 2011 125,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges also tread depth on legal limit

Fail 24 Aug 2011 124,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

o/s/f brake caliper spring missing

rear suspension lowered

Pass 27 Aug 2010 112,369 miles

n/s/r brake hose/pipe secured with tie-raps

o/s/f n/s/f and both short rear brake pipes badly rusted

rear suspension lowered

Fail 20 Aug 2010 112,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f n/s/f and both short rear brake pipes badly rusted

rear suspension lowered

Pass 6 Aug 2009 96,400 miles

sticky throttle pedal

Fail 4 Aug 2009 96,400 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

sticky throttle pedal

Pass 11 Nov 2008 91,419 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 91,411 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,402 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 63,224 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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M69 OBM is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M69 OBM, 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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M69 OBM is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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