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M3 GBN

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,238 mi
Last recorded102,238 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 102,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 101,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 100,812 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements high level brake light (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 99,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements high level brake light (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,038 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,026 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,957 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 96,957 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 96,256 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 95,183 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,235 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,550 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 92,847 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 90,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 88,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,710 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,996 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2010 82,812 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 82,812 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,042 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 78,042 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 76,552 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 74,690 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 74,690 miles

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

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

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 GBN 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 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 GBN, 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 GBN registered?

M3 GBN is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 1995.

Is M3 GBN safe to buy?

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