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M3 CPY

1995 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,376 mi
Last recorded133,376 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 CPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 133,376 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 132,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 131,177 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 130,944 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 129,763 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 96,832 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 96,832 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 92,150 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 92,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

os front tyre worn on edges

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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M3 CPY is a 1995 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M3 CPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 CPY registered?

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

Is M3 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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