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M901 YJO

1994 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

2,564 mi
Last recorded2,564 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM901 YJO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 2,564 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 2,045 miles

Offside Rear park brake low

Pass 26 Jul 2024 1,803 miles

Offside Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 1,525 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2022 1,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 1,191 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 996 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 633 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full sill inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2018 629 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full sill inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2017 554 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 181 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 15 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,150 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,744 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 75,947 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 75,230 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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M901 YJO is a 1994 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M901 YJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M901 YJO registered?

M901 YJO is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M901 YJO safe to buy?

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