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M3 TPT

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,354 mi
Last recorded186,354 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 186,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 186,108 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 186,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 183,644 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 182,240 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 180,915 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 179,609 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front propshaft rubber bush perishing and cracking

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2012 177,754 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front prop shaft rubber dounut starting to crack

Pass 14 Dec 2011 174,673 miles

Nearside Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 174,667 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 164,512 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge, n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge- both raised tread pattern

o/s/r tyre has cuts in oputer side wall

Pass 5 Dec 2009 159,688 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

play in o/s steering rack

slight play in both front lower arm inner balljoints

Fail 4 Dec 2009 159,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

play in o/s steering rack

slight play in both front lower arm inner balljoints

Pass 5 Dec 2008 154,072 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear calliper spring clips missing

play in o/s steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2008 154,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear calliper spring clips missing

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2007 146,232 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 144,540 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 138,756 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 136,641 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 TPT is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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