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D8 GMR

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 GMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 106,626 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 105,845 miles

both rear drop link bushes in poor condition

brake pipes coated in under sill

Pass 23 Aug 2016 105,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,679 miles

both front brake hoses persishing

near side rear brake pipe very rusty advice to replace

off side rear brake pipe coated in undersill

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,146 miles

rear brake pipes coated in undersill

rear brake pipes rusty

slight exhaust blow down pipe area

Fail 28 Feb 2013 104,139 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake pipes coated in undersill

rear brake pipes rusty

slight exhaust blow down pipe area

Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,054 miles

near side front tyre bald on edge and on legal limit

near side rear brake pip rusty

off side front tyre bald on inner edge close to legal limit

off side rear brake pipe coated in undersill

rear coil springs rusty

rear tyres low on edges

slight play near side rear trayling arm bush

Pass 9 Apr 2010 98,961 miles

both front discs rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre pearishing on outer cwall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking on outter edge

outter cover sills fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2008 96,246 miles

damp patch on power steering pipe

near side rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,168 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,244 miles

centre exhaust & silencers corroding..

n/s/r tyre wearing at middle tread..

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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D8 GMR is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D8 GMR, 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 D8 GMR registered?

D8 GMR is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is D8 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 GMR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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