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M300 AJF

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 AJF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 97,852 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 97,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,636 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 94,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 89,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake fluid level low

front discs lipped and pads wearing thin

front, centre and rear brake pipes corroded

general play in steering

rear discs badly lipped and wearing thin

rear number plate deteriorated

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight knocking from steering when rocked

Fail 14 Aug 2010 89,906 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake fluid level low

front discs lipped and pads wearing thin

front, centre and rear brake pipes corroded

general play in steering

rear discs badly lipped and wearing thin

rear number plate deteriorated

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight knocking from steering when rocked

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,538 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside front antiroll bar link arm ball joint gatter split

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 15 Aug 2009 82,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside front antiroll bar link arm ball joint gatter split

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 9 Aug 2008 76,258 miles

1 bulb in high level brake light inoperative

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake hoses perished

front tyre wearing on edges & nearside front 3 mm 235 40 17 y

Pass 9 Aug 2008 76,258 miles

1 bulb in high level brake light inoperative

front brake hoses perished

front tyre wearing on edges & nearside front 3 mm 235 40 17 y

Pass 11 Aug 2007 68,894 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,278 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 61,278 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 61,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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M300 AJF 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 50%.

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 M300 AJF, 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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M300 AJF is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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