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JIW 4996

1995 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,342 mi
Last recorded142,342 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 4996
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 142,342 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 142,102 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 141,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Aug 2020 141,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 141,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 139,793 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 139,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 139,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1 bulb not working in high level brake light

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag warning light on

oil leaks from gearbox

play in o/s track rod

slight play in n/s track rod

Fail 21 Nov 2005 136,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 136,217 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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JIW 4996 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 JIW 4996, 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 JIW 4996 registered?

JIW 4996 is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 16 August 1995.

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