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M202 AJN

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,732 mi
Last recorded135,732 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 AJN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 135,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 134,591 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 132,655 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 132,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 133,037 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 131,958 miles

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

Surface Corrosion all around Chassis, Suspension, including front Coil Springs.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 131,958 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Surface Corrosion all around Chassis, Suspension, including front Coil Springs.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 129,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 127,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

lowered suspension

Pass 1 Feb 2011 118,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 109,119 miles

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

Front & rear No plates

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 109,097 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 99,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 91,528 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 91,270 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 79,856 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 79,856 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 79,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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M202 AJN is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc 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 M202 AJN, 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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M202 AJN is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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