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M33 DCW

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,152 mi
Last recorded134,152 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 DCW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 134,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 132,668 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexibles perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 134,648 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Localised area - strut tower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Localised area around Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between inner and outer flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear ends joining inner flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 130,749 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage, sills and jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 130,736 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges of tread

Pass 27 Mar 2020 130,736 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges of tread

Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,167 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges of tread

Pass 23 Mar 2018 128,070 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear tyres wearing inner edges of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2017 126,035 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 123,009 miles

Front both wearing inner edges

Rear both tyres near legal minimum tread limit

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,724 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 117,541 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 113,431 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 110,616 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,678 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

both rear tyres wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Mar 2010 102,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,529 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 98,529 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 94,308 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 94,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 93,701 miles

NEARSIDE SIDE WALL PERISHING

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2005 92,706 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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M33 DCW is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M33 DCW, 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 M33 DCW registered?

M33 DCW is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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