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L5 FAR

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,880 mi
Last recorded97,880 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 FAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,880 miles

Alternator not charging

Battery warning light illuminated

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside and Offside front seatbelts slow to retract

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,390 miles

slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 18 May 2009 95,380 miles

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)

nearside front roll bar link has slight wear

Fail 17 Apr 2009 95,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack offside but not detected at steering wheel

Fail 16 Apr 2008 88,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack offside but not detected at steering wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2007 80,045 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 75,276 miles

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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L5 FAR is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L5 FAR, 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 L5 FAR registered?

L5 FAR is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L5 FAR safe to buy?

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