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M33 STW

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,829 mi
Last recorded138,829 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 STW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 138,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 132,987 miles

Front brake disc inner faces are quite worn.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

Slight play in upper Steering column bush.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 132,987 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc inner faces are quite worn.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

Slight play in upper Steering column bush.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 132,932 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc inner faces are quite worn.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

Rear brake disc back plates are corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 125,049 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 125,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 119,090 miles

lower wish bone are differnt ok on day of test

lower wishbone bushes starting to split and perish

near side door slightly stiff

near side raer inner side light not working

rear exhaust mounts split exhaust is still secure

rear seat belt buckle cover missing seat belt ok

slight play in upper steering column

under side of vehicle is very rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2009 119,090 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front lower wish bones are differnt both ok on day of test

exhaust mounts split exhaust is still secure

front discs starting to rust

near side door slightly stiff

near side raer inner side light not working

near side raer seat belt buckle outer casing missing seat belt ok

near side raer tyre deviod of tread on inner edge and getting low on tread

under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 15 May 2009 118,939 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber missing

o/s/r tyre has small buldge on inner sidewall

rear bump stops perishing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2008 114,602 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 112,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads are just 1.5mm in thickness inner pads can not be fully seen.

Rear steel brake pipes very difficult to access to enable full inspection.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 112,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads are just 1.5mm in thickness inner pads can not be fully seen.

Rear steel brake pipes very difficult to access to enable full inspection.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 106,838 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion but not considered excessive

Fail 30 Jun 2006 106,838 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion but not considered excessive

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

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