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M9 PGM

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,768 mi
Last recorded134,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 PGM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 134,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 133,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 132,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 131,488 miles

Underside coatyed with rustproofing (floorpan, brake pipes, subframe and suspension areas)

Fail 17 May 2023 131,485 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Underside coatyed with rustproofing (floorpan, brake pipes, subframe and suspension areas)

lamda sensor cabling slightly corroded/damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2021 130,828 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak by front flanged joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover deteriorated/damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 129,420 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2019 127,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2018 124,316 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Nearside Rear fuel pipe located to rear of floor pan slightly damp

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 28 Jun 2018 124,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen has damage in excess of 40mm in swept area of windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp, fog light illuminating when brake pedal applied (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp, fog light illuminating when brake pedal applied (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Nearside Rear fuel pipe located to rear of floor pan slightly damp

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 5 Jul 2017 122,170 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe located at rear of floor pan appears slightly damp

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint close to limit of acceptable free play

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 31 Oct 2016 119,805 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 119,173 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 119,173 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 118,405 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2014 118,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2013 113,522 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 113,522 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2012 105,115 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2012 105,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 97,287 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,054 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 82,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 82,998 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,883 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,845 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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M9 PGM is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M9 PGM, 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 M9 PGM registered?

M9 PGM is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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