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M3 PWS

1995 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,372 mi
Last recorded35,372 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 35,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 35,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 35,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 35,057 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 34,820 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 34,542 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,437 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,379 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 34,379 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,228 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 34,228 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,916 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,724 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,503 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,000 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,647 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 PWS is a 1995 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PWS, 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

How do I check the history of M3 PWS?

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What year was M3 PWS registered?

M3 PWS is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is M3 PWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 PWS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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