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L284 ORS

1993 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,206 mi
Last recorded150,206 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL284 ORS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2015 150,206 miles

rear seats missing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 150,203 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 150,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 141,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack slight play.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 141,755 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack slight play.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 135,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s & o/s headlamps poorly mounted.

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 135,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s & o/s headlamps poorly mounted.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 127,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L284 ORS is a 1993 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L284 ORS, 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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What year was L284 ORS registered?

L284 ORS is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L284 ORS safe to buy?

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