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M709 CCR

1994 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,497 mi
Last recorded118,497 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM709 CCR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 118,497 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,275 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 116,704 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 116,704 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold felxi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 115,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded By Inner Wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working Wing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edges Worn Close to Legal Limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edges Worn close to legal Limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 111,717 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,567 miles

Front & rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2012 109,567 miles

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

Front & rear brake pipes rusty

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

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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M709 CCR is a 1994 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M709 CCR, 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 M709 CCR registered?

M709 CCR is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M709 CCR safe to buy?

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