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A2 VRD

1995 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,300 mi
Last recorded94,300 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 94,300 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,115 miles

both front steering rack inner joint has slight movement

brake warning light on

Fail 1 Jul 2010 94,108 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 92,305 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 92,305 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,714 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 91,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing low from inner and outer edges.

slight play on nearside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 4 Feb 2006 83,744 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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A2 VRD is a 1995 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A2 VRD, 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.

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What year was A2 VRD registered?

A2 VRD is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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