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M3 DPY

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,436 mi
Last recorded95,436 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 95,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,362 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,096 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 95,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2021 94,366 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 93,070 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 92,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 92,135 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 92,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,234 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 90,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,412 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 88,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 87,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 85,822 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2008 83,770 miles

wipers worn, pas area damp, slight blow front flexi joint.

Pass 29 May 2007 82,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 78,052 miles

Power steering pipes and rack is damp †Off side rack is worn †Near side rear tyre is worn †Front exhaust mount damaged †Engine oil at the rear

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 DPY is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DPY, 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 DPY registered?

M3 DPY is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 23 June 1995.

Is M3 DPY safe to buy?

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