Just had leak down test done and am not happy: (archive)

here are our numbers. (my and my girlfriends M3's.)
Both our cars have high mileage- but my mechanic told me to try adding some recovery stuff to my oil, and even trying better oil im not totally sure if i want to deal with this...

here are both our numbers:

'96 m3 w/ 98k:

Cyl:
#1: 175 psi
#2: 120 (went up to 160 when added oil to cyl)
#3: 120 (" 150)
#4: 175
#5: 175
#6: 120 (" 160)

'95 M3 w/ 113k:
Cyl:
#1: 120 psi (didnt go up w/ oil)
#2: 150
#3: 150
#4: 100 (150 w/ oil)
#5: 125 (175 w/ oil)
#6: 175

Now, does anyone know if these are bad? Im debating to sell the '95 M, and need advice. Thanks!

Follow Ups:

Re: Just had leak down test done and am not happy: MMMMARC 01:31 7/19/2001 (0)
Re: Just had leak down test done and am not happy: Matt S 16:04 7/18/2001 (3)
- leak down: SilverM3 17:29 7/18/2001 (2)
  - Re: leak down: Matt S 08:16 7/19/2001 (0)
  - Something to the point... michael 21:50 7/18/2001 (0)
Just for comparison, my '72 2002 race car has... michael 15:05 7/18/2001 (0)
Re: Just had leak down test done and am not happy: stef 14:51 7/18/2001 (0)
Looks like a compresion test to me, and NOT GOOD michael 14:16 7/18/2001 (0)

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