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M268 TOA

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

234,602 mi
Last recorded234,602 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 TOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 234,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 233,352 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 233,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm .and wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. and wearing on inner and outer tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 233,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm .and wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. and wearing on inner and outer tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 232,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm . and wearing on inner tread area.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer and inner tread areas.

Fail 24 Oct 2022 232,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm . and wearing on inner tread area.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer and inner tread areas.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 232,377 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 230,386 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 230,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 223,550 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion around jacking points and rear boot floor

Pass 7 Sep 2012 220,246 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 216,647 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 213,806 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 213,803 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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M268 TOA is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M268 TOA, 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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M268 TOA is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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