1994 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · L873 OGY
1994 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05/05/1994. Recorded mileage 110,661 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2990cc
L873 OGY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2023
- 110,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
L873 OGY Mileage History
- 20/04/200679,695 mi
- 21/04/200679,695 mi
- 21/02/200785,221 mi+5,526 mi
- 19/03/200891,123 mi+5,902 mi
- 19/03/200891,123 mi
- 20/03/200994,146 mi+3,023 mi
- 05/05/201094,246 mi+100 mi
- 05/05/201094,246 mi
- 25/05/201196,681 mi+2,435 mi
- 26/05/201196,689 mi+8 mi
- 30/10/201298,324 mi+1,635 mi
- 01/11/2013104,980 mi+6,656 mi
- 01/11/2013104,980 mi
- 14/04/2016105,089 mi+109 mi
- 03/11/2021105,398 mi+309 mi
- 05/12/2022110,661 mi+5,263 mi
- 06/01/2023110,661 mi
Average of roughly 1,853 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
L873 OGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW M3 (L873 OGY) between April 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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