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3 SRX

1995 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,188 mi
Last recorded139,188 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 139,188 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 138,031 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 137,417 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 137,107 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 136,270 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 135,645 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,317 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 132,272 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 131,908 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 131,908 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 131,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 130,110 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 130,108 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 128,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 125,817 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 118,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 111,302 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 102,499 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 95,816 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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3 SRX is a 1995 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1995 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 106,622 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 3 SRX, 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 31 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 SRX registered?

3 SRX is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 3 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 SRX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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