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M308 XPO

1995 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,774 mi
Last recorded164,774 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 XPO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 164,774 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 164,751 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F tyre sidewall

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 164,806 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 162,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear seats or seat belts not fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 162,944 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear seats or seat belts not fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 160,710 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

general underbody corrison

Pass 4 Jun 2008 155,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 146,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 139,375 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 139,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 148,428 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

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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M308 XPO is a 1995 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M308 XPO, 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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M308 XPO is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 18 February 1995.

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