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C17 YFT

1993 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,167 mi
Last recorded123,167 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 YFT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 123,167 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 122,936 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 122,936 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 122,891 miles

signs of corrosion around jacking points

Fail 23 Sep 2011 122,891 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

signs of corrosion around jacking points

Pass 16 Sep 2010 120,531 miles

front brake discs scored on inner face

Pass 22 Sep 2009 115,628 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 115,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,991 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 107,634 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Brake pipe and bracket bent under vehicle.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 107,634 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Brake pipe and bracket bent under vehicle.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 107,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 103,715 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 103,715 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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C17 YFT is a 1993 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C17 YFT, 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 C17 YFT registered?

C17 YFT is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 20 October 1993.

Is C17 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 YFT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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