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M259 RCX

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,320 mi
Last recorded116,320 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 RCX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 116,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 115,860 miles

extensively modified track race car and tested to these tolerances ,i.e full harnesses ,roll cage ,no airbags etc

Pass 31 Aug 2022 115,732 miles

vehicle modified to meet specific pupose

Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,184 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 109,932 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 106,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,600 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs scored

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,898 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

front brake pads wearing thin advise replacment

nearside front tyre fouling plastic wheel arch liner

Fail 11 Mar 2009 72,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre fouling plastic wheel arch liner

Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,866 miles

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

all brake discs slightly scored

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 72,734 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 72,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,955 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 71,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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M259 RCX is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M259 RCX, 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 M259 RCX registered?

M259 RCX is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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