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M940 XWS

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,812 mi
Last recorded103,812 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 XWS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 103,812 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 103,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 103,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front side light dim

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 103,779 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point has corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing lower insecure

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff casing corroded

complete exhaust system in poor condition

nearside silll cover insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2020 103,373 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,324 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 103,319 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall det 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall det 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Braking system leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly fallen out bonding totally unbonded (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly totally unbonded (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

dashboard in check brake lights

Pass 9 Jul 2011 102,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 102,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 97,770 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 97,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 94,980 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 90,777 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

non standard suspension fitted

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2008 90,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

non standard suspension fitted

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,483 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 80,324 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 75,595 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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M940 XWS is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M940 XWS, 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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M940 XWS is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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