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M12 TRE

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,453 mi
Last recorded132,453 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 TRE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 132,453 miles

slight play in nsf rack joint

Fail 18 Feb 2011 132,453 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

slight play in nsf rack joint

Pass 11 May 2010 128,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

ns wing mirror glass broken

nsf anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover missing

Fail 1 Apr 2010 128,045 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

ns wing mirror glass broken

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsf anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover split

osr brake pipe junction box furrells slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 117,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 109,721 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 109,721 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 103,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M12 TRE is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M12 TRE, 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 M12 TRE registered?

M12 TRE is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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