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L3 TJT

1994 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,667 mi
Last recorded58,667 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 TJT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,646 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Fail 10 Sep 2012 58,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 50,878 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,169 miles

o/s front brake disc is very pitted on inner face

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,021 miles

ALL TYRES ON / CLOSE TO ILLEGAL LIMIT, ESP N/S OUTER + ALIGNMENT ADVISED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN TO COOLING CUTS

HANDBRAKE FREEPLAY LONGISH + N/S READINF 50% LESS

REAR SEATS & BELTS REMOVED (TRACK CAR)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,616 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 43,615 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,034 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 42,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

front number plate cracked.

no rear seats fitted too vehicle.

Pass 17 May 2006 36,703 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 36,363 miles

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

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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L3 TJT is a 1994 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 105,277 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 L3 TJT, 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 32 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L3 TJT registered?

L3 TJT is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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