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L268 UTU

1993 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,899 mi
Last recorded128,899 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 UTU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 128,899 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 146,504 miles

Corrosion around near side rear jacking point

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 146,497 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corrosion around near side rear jacking point

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 139,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side front floor corroded and grommet missing

off side of steering rack heavily worn

Fail 13 May 2009 138,925 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres have large cuts on inner side walls

nail in offside rear tyre

off side front floor corroded and grommet missing

off side front tyre worn low bald on outer edge 225/45/17Y

off side of steering rack heavily worn

Pass 23 May 2008 134,354 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 13 May 2008 134,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2007 129,119 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 129,119 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2006 121,966 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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L268 UTU is a 1993 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L268 UTU, 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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L268 UTU is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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