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M3 DOU

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,027 mi
Last recorded87,027 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 DOU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,027 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 87,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 85,216 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 81,328 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres cracking on outer shoulders

power steering pipes, pump and rack damp

Fail 2 May 2015 81,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres cracking on outer shoulders

power steering pipes, pump and rack damp

Pass 3 May 2014 80,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 80,117 miles

Arfter market HID Zenon head lamp kit fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe to rear brake flex hose

Fail 18 May 2013 80,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Arfter market HID Zenon head lamp kit fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe to rear brake flex hose

Pass 12 Apr 2008 77,896 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2007 76,374 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 74,554 miles

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

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

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

ns parking brake effort low

number plates

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2005 70,386 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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M3 DOU is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M3 DOU, 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 M3 DOU registered?

M3 DOU is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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