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M3 GMU

1995 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,746 mi
Last recorded104,746 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 GMU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 104,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 104,396 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 103,808 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 102,774 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 101,882 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 101,879 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 101,632 miles

VEHICLE UNDER BODY SEALED HEAVILY

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 101,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 101,279 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 100,878 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,094 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 100,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden front shock absorbers (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,530 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 31 Jul 2010 99,418 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 99,273 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 98,525 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 98,517 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 97,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 94,738 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 GMU is a 1995 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

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

Is M3 GMU safe to buy?

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