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HRZ 7161

1993 BMW M3

Blue Other 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,693 mi
Last recorded40,693 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRZ 7161
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 40,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 38,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 37,828 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 37,689 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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HRZ 7161 is a 1993 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRZ 7161, 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

How do I check the history of HRZ 7161?

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What year was HRZ 7161 registered?

HRZ 7161 is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is HRZ 7161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRZ 7161 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HRZ 7161 have outstanding finance?

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