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B8 VVV

1993 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,069 mi
Last recorded168,069 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 168,069 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 168,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 154,986 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 154,887 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 Inner Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 147,804 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 147,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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B8 VVV is a 1993 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 117,278 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 B8 VVV, 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 33 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 B8 VVV registered?

B8 VVV is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is B8 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 VVV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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