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M300 RTF

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

172,692 mi
Last recorded172,692 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 RTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 172,692 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 172,692 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front abs & brake wear lead fouling drop link

Rear brake wear lead rubbing on wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2024 172,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 171,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 169,859 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 164,013 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 161,383 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 159,271 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 159,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower heat shields loose

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

excellorator padal sticky

Pass 9 Jul 2018 158,020 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 158,014 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 157,996 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 157,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 156,582 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 154,184 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 154,146 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2011 151,010 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 151,007 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 140,465 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 125,274 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 125,274 miles

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

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2009 113,026 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 112,309 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 111,439 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 109,255 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 109,250 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RTF is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 M300 RTF, 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 M300 RTF registered?

M300 RTF is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M300 RTF safe to buy?

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