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L30 BTG

1993 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,732 mi
Last recorded147,732 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 147,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 147,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 147,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 145,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 144,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 144,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 143,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 140,000 miles

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2015 137,838 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2013 128,459 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 128,459 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 123,972 miles

all 4 tyres are low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 121,628 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 121,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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L30 BTG is a 1993 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L30 BTG, 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

How do I check the history of L30 BTG?

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What year was L30 BTG registered?

L30 BTG is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 1993.

Is L30 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 BTG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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