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M3 NBF

1995 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,970 mi
Last recorded112,970 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 112,970 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 111,502 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 111,359 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 109,267 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 108,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 106,982 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 106,437 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Fail 31 May 2017 106,411 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Washer jet needs cleaning out

Pass 31 May 2016 105,663 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 105,008 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 103,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,008 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 100,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 96,684 miles

parking brake down on effort near side

rust in o/s/f suspenion leg around spring mount

slight exhaust blow front end

Pass 27 May 2011 91,118 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 81,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,044 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 69,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Fail 21 May 2008 69,451 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 61,564 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 NBF is a 1995 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NBF, 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 NBF registered?

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

Is M3 NBF safe to buy?

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