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JVG 392M

1993 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

138,123 mi
Last recorded138,123 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVG 392M
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 138,123 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise emmissions high co and lambda reading

age related surface corrossion on suspension and floor area

drivers washer jet partially blocked

front undertray insecure (secured by tie clips)

high rear uneven reading on brake roller tester

nearside front headlight lense chipped lense slightly misted not effecting light output

Fail 7 Jul 2009 138,123 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise emmissions high co and lambda reading

age related surface corrossion on suspension and floor area

drivers washer jet partially blocked

front undertray insecure (secured by tie clips)

high rear uneven reading on brake roller tester

nearside front headlight lense chipped lense slightly misted not effecting light output

Fail 7 Jul 2009 138,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise emmissions high co and lambda reading

age related surface corrossion on suspension and floor area

drivers washer jet partially blocked

front undertray insecure (secured by tie clips)

high rear uneven reading on brake roller tester

Fail 22 Apr 2008 135,780 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes high uneven application,they might require adjustment or repair,also long service brake travel.

surface corrossion on most suspension components and on lower sill jacking point areas both sides

Pass 22 Apr 2008 135,780 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes high uneven application,they might require adjustment or repair,also long service brake travel.

surface corrossion on most suspension components and on lower sill jacking point areas both sides

Fail 5 Apr 2008 135,776 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

advance uneven wear to both front tyres on inner edges

rear number plate poor

wetness to front pas pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2007 134,371 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine replaced no date available

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread area

underseal flaking on rear jacking points

Pass 27 Apr 2007 134,371 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine replaced no date available

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread area

underseal flaking on rear jacking points

Fail 17 Apr 2007 134,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wear on inner tread area

underseal fl;king off by rear jacking points

Pass 13 Apr 2006 131,233 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake discs worn

frontand rear suspension components have surface corrossion

headlamp aim reset during test

surface corrosion on body and chassis under car

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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JVG 392M is a 1993 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 JVG 392M, 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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JVG 392M is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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