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L269 VLB

1993 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,984 mi
Last recorded88,984 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL269 VLB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,984 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 88,984 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 88,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 85,336 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 85,336 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 85,252 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2006 73,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 61,975 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 61,974 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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L269 VLB is a 1993 BMW M3 in Blue 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 L269 VLB, 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 L269 VLB registered?

L269 VLB is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L269 VLB safe to buy?

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