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L134 MBL

1993 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,102 mi
Last recorded83,102 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL134 MBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,102 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm

vehicle smokes on idle

Fail 3 Mar 2011 82,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 82,391 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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L134 MBL is a 1993 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L134 MBL, 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 L134 MBL registered?

L134 MBL is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L134 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L134 MBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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