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M162 ENG

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,143 mi
Last recorded86,143 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 ENG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,143 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

underfloor in poor condition(corroded and rusty)

Fail 24 Oct 2019 86,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system in poor condition

underfloor in poor condition(corroded and rusty)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,119 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,119 miles

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear floors (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 85,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

corrosion in underside of vehicle

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front tyres perished

Fail 29 Jun 2016 85,814 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished / slight cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine check light on

exhaust system poor condition in places

under body poor condition in places

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,137 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 85,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,953 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,225 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 79,225 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,448 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,030 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,678 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,251 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear brake pipe rear section rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2007 71,244 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

offside front to rear brake pipe rear section slightly rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2006 69,901 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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M162 ENG is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M162 ENG, 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 M162 ENG registered?

M162 ENG is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M162 ENG safe to buy?

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