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BHZ 1931

1993 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,837 mi
Last recorded78,837 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 1931
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,837 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,191 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,108 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 77,004 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 74,830 miles

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion developing

Pass 31 Oct 2015 74,807 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded

corrosion developing

poor washer flow

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,579 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning lamp stays illuminated. no braking system faults found at test.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 73,579 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning lamp stays illuminated. no braking system faults found at test.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,611 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

handbrake warning light on

slight play in front steering

Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,611 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

handbrake warning light on

slight play in front steering

Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front inner discs corroding(on limits)

parking brake warning light staying on

Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rack has some wear

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,658 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 49,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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BHZ 1931 is a 1993 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BHZ 1931, 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.

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What year was BHZ 1931 registered?

BHZ 1931 is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is BHZ 1931 safe to buy?

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