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M33 XTC

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,101 mi
Last recorded100,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 100,101 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 100,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside & Nearside excessive corrosion marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,542 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 99,542 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,599 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 96,675 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 96,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 95,344 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 95,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 94,358 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 94,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2016 90,836 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 90,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 88,374 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 88,321 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 86,460 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,904 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 81,669 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,669 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 80,231 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,529 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,043 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 75,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 72,312 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 72,312 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 69,759 miles

MINOR CRACK IN EXHAUST SYSTEM

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ON OFFSIDE

Pass 10 Oct 2006 63,536 miles

rear tyres getting low on inner edge

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 XTC is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

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

Is M33 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 XTC shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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