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M217 RNY

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,265 mi
Last recorded146,265 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 RNY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 146,265 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 146,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 146,215 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 146,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 145,001 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 144,779 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 144,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 4 Apr 2009 143,894 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 143,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 135,903 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 135,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front and rear brake discs worn

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside front antiroll bar link arm †ball joint gaiters split

Rear ends of offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded and slight leaks on †exhaust system

Sill areas could not be checked,covers fitted

Underbody felt chafing on prop.shaft

Pass 15 Sep 2006 130,578 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 130,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 121,382 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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M217 RNY is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M217 RNY, 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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M217 RNY is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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