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M959 ALX

1994 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,542 mi
Last recorded131,542 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM959 ALX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 131,542 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 131,542 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 131,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 131,133 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 129,523 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 127,202 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 124,905 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 120,611 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 116,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 110,597 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front number plate in windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2009 103,443 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 97,020 miles

slight corrosion of power steering pipes.

slight play in o/side steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2008 96,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/side steering rack

Pass 14 May 2007 95,022 miles

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

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

nearside front floor has slight damage.

slight play in offside rack.

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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M959 ALX is a 1994 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M959 ALX, 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 M959 ALX registered?

M959 ALX is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M959 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M959 ALX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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