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L333 NMM

1993 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,287 mi
Last recorded141,287 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 NMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 141,287 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 130,304 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 130,076 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT FAULT

Pass 25 Sep 2007 116,131 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 116,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 115,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 108,189 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 107,627 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 95,942 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 95,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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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L333 NMM 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 L333 NMM, 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 L333 NMM registered?

L333 NMM is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L333 NMM safe to buy?

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