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M3 JHX

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,046 mi
Last recorded118,046 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 118,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,798 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 117,798 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 117,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,507 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 117,507 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 116,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 116,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,831 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,075 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,075 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,525 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 87,440 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

air bag warning light illuminated

rear brake discs poor

Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres wearing inside edge

heat shield between floor and exhaust insecure

long handbrake travel

Fail 20 Aug 2009 81,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres wearing inside edge

heat shield between floor and exhaust insecure

long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

slioght play in front steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers split.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 4 May 2006 54,548 miles

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

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

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

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

minor play in steering rack(offside).

nearside front fog lamp damaged.

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 JHX is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

M3 JHX is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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