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L660 FTT

1994 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW M3105,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL660 FTT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 135,735 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

damage to front bumper apron

exhaust centre section support rubbers missing

light cracks in o/s/r flexible brake pipe

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f anti-roll bar link - lower joint - boot split

n/s/f under tray panel insecure

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

o/s/r shock absorber shroud out of position and bump stop deteriorated

oil leak on engine

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link - lower joint

sill covers fitted

slight "sideways" movement in steering rack cross-shaft - not excessive with or without power

washer bottles insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2008 135,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning lamp on

centre section exhaust pipe clamp missing - slight "blow" at joint

damage to front bumper apron

exhaust centre section support rubbers missing

exhaust heat shield - mid section - insecure

light cracks in o/s/r flexible brake pipe

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f anti-roll bar link - lower joint - boot split

n/s/f under tray panel insecure

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

o/s/r shock absorber shroud out of position and bump stop deteriorated

oil leak on engine

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link - lower joint

sill covers fitted

slight "sideways" movement in steering rack cross-shaft - not excessive with or without power

washer bottles insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2008 135,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust blowing

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2008 134,499 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 120,128 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 120,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L660 FTT is a 1994 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L660 FTT, 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 L660 FTT registered?

L660 FTT is a 1994 BMW M3, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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