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M30 PJC

1995 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 PJC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2020 98,970 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp aim hazy

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside headlamp aim hazy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front floor corroded and holed, outside all prescribed areas

offside front floor corroded and holed, outside all prescribed areas

offside inner arch corroded and holed, outside prescribed areas

offside rear brake hanging on slightly

various points of corrosion across whole vehicle including all suspension

Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

various points of corrosion across all body and suspension components

Fail 12 Mar 2019 97,673 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

various points of corrosion across all body and suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front washer jet blocked

offside front inner wing corroded and holed behind headlamp

various points of underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2018 96,029 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front washer jet blocked

offside front inner wing corroded and holed behind headlamp

various points of underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail shows signs of corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail showing signs of corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 93,840 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail shows signs of corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail showing signs of corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,374 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 91,272 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,063 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)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 83,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,782 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 81,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,026 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,034 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 69,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,974 miles

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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M30 PJC is a 1995 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M30 PJC, 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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M30 PJC is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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