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K455 AND

1993 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,196 mi
Last recorded137,196 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK455 AND
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 137,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front inner side light

Fail 9 Jul 2012 137,196 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front inner side light

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 133,503 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 123,004 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 109,428 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 109,428 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose at rear

Pass 3 Dec 2007 103,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 94,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

after market brake pedal face fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2005 90,443 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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K455 AND is a 1993 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K455 AND, 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 K455 AND registered?

K455 AND is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 1993.

Is K455 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for K455 AND shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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