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M3 SGU

1995 BMW M3

Green Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,781 mi
Last recorded175,781 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 SGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 175,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 170,772 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bumper damage

sill covers fitted

sill panels corroded

steering colum loose

Fail 21 May 2010 170,772 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bumper damage

sill covers fitted

sill panels corroded

steering colum loose

Pass 5 May 2009 161,958 miles

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

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front bumper damage

play in lower colum bush

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2009 161,958 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front bumper damage

play in lower colum bush

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2008 152,790 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

sill panels covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2008 152,789 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

sill panels covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2007 141,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 136,146 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 136,105 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 SGU is a 1995 BMW M3 in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SGU, 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 SGU is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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