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L208 WOW

1993 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,989 mi
Last recorded171,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 WOW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 171,989 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

race prepared

stunning example

Pass 13 Sep 2013 171,398 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 168,389 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 166,424 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 159,875 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 146,040 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 145,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 137,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 136,924 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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 125,141 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 124,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively 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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L208 WOW is a 1993 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L208 WOW, 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 L208 WOW registered?

L208 WOW is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L208 WOW safe to buy?

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