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L18 RUS

1993 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,008 mi
Last recorded117,008 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 RUS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 117,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,366 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 114,131 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 112,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 110,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 104,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 101,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,529 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 98,529 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)

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)

o/s/r brake disc has slight scoring and seems to have been hot

Pass 21 Jun 2006 94,545 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 94,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear brake bipes between flexi hoses corroding

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

slight scuff on n/s/f brake flexi hose not excessive

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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L18 RUS is a 1993 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L18 RUS, 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 L18 RUS registered?

L18 RUS is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L18 RUS safe to buy?

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