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F497 LAP

1995 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,833 mi
Last recorded49,833 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF497 LAP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,833 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,049 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,043 miles

INterior mirror missing.

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 45,041 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

INterior mirror missing.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,594 miles

corrosion building up at near side rear and off side rear brake metal pipes

Fail 8 Jul 2011 41,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion building up at near side rear and off side rear brake metal pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,373 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6mm and balding on edges

offside front tyre 2mm and balding on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,695 miles

front tyres 2mm and wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,339 miles

nearside front tyre low inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre low on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,304 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre low

rear brake discs corroded

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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F497 LAP 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 80%.

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 F497 LAP, 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 F497 LAP registered?

F497 LAP is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is F497 LAP safe to buy?

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