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M236 MYT

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

155,502 mi
Last recorded155,502 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 MYT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 155,502 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 155,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 146,346 miles

front and rear brake pad set wearing low

Fail 28 Nov 2008 146,330 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pad set wearing low

Fail 16 Nov 2007 134,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 134,922 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 134,129 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front headlamp small chip in glass

offside rear tyre just pass mot replace required now †nearside rear tyre on 3mm †235/40/zr17 mic

Pass 7 Apr 2006 108,925 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 108,901 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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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M236 MYT is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M236 MYT, 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 M236 MYT registered?

M236 MYT is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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