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M3 OJN

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,038 mi
Last recorded134,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 134,038 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 133,692 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 133,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 132,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 131,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around jacking point on floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill . corrosion can be seen under plastic sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 131,945 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 90kg (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around jacking point on floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill . corrosion can be seen under plastic sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

throttle sticking not returning to idle

Pass 17 Jun 2019 131,739 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 131,484 miles

General Under body corrosion

Fail 3 May 2018 131,483 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

General Under body corrosion

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2017 131,071 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 129,988 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod ( play )

Pass 28 Apr 2015 129,479 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 129,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 128,706 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 127,507 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 127,507 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 126,202 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 126,202 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 124,640 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 122,262 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 122,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 117,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2008 117,340 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 111,612 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 OJN is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OJN, 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 OJN registered?

M3 OJN is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 1995.

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