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M130 SHG

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,746 mi
Last recorded116,746 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM130 SHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 116,746 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 116,221 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 115,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 115,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 115,172 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 19 May 2011 115,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r floor slight croded.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 115,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 111,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 111,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 98,015 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 92,896 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 92,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M130 SHG is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M130 SHG, 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 M130 SHG registered?

M130 SHG is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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