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L155 PRC

1993 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,936 mi
Last recorded109,936 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL155 PRC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 109,936 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,052 miles

no rear seat belts fitted when tested

no rear seats fitted when tested

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 2 Sep 2016 108,049 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

no rear seat belts fitted when tested

no rear seats fitted when tested

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 3 Nov 2007 106,482 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 106,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 102,554 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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L155 PRC is a 1993 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L155 PRC, 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 L155 PRC registered?

L155 PRC is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 1993.

Is L155 PRC safe to buy?

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