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L144 SHK

1993 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,566 mi
Last recorded131,566 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 SHK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 131,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs corroded all round.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 131,566 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs corroded all round.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 130,838 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 130,836 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 12,748 miles

fuel pipes corroded

o/s and n/s/f rubbing on inner arches

oil leak

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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L144 SHK is a 1993 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L144 SHK, 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 L144 SHK registered?

L144 SHK is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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