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L345 XLT

1993 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,132 mi
Last recorded53,132 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW M3117,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL345 XLT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 53,132 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 53,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,604 miles

BOTH REAR brake discs are slightly corroded

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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L345 XLT is a 1993 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L345 XLT, 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 L345 XLT registered?

L345 XLT is a 1993 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L345 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L345 XLT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L345 XLT have outstanding finance?

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