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M3 NKS

1995 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,923 mi
Last recorded73,923 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NKS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,923 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,578 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 69,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 69,829 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,334 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,666 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front panel fixing bolts appear loose (front panel secure)

o/s/f inner wing / wheel arch has evidence of tyre touching but no obvious damage to tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,094 miles

rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,127 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 55,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,240 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,660 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 NKS is a 1995 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NKS, 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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M3 NKS is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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