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M115 ELC

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,858 mi
Last recorded135,858 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM115 ELC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 135,858 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 217,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag light indicates a fault

Pass 6 Oct 2006 197,848 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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M115 ELC is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M115 ELC, 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 M115 ELC registered?

M115 ELC is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M115 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M115 ELC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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