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A6 VUS

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,026 mi
Last recorded136,026 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VUS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 136,026 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 135,552 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 134,340 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 133,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 Front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 129,124 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 123,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 120,045 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 120,045 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 117,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded near the bottom (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded near bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 117,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded near the bottom (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded near bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,729 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 115,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 110,808 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 108,881 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 108,881 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 104,400 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 102,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 101,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 98,128 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 90,085 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,890 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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A6 VUS is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A6 VUS, 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 A6 VUS registered?

A6 VUS is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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