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M3 VDG

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,111 mi
Last recorded84,111 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 84,111 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust around bracket

fluid around offside front shock absorber / abs sensor area?

Pass 15 May 2010 84,051 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2009 83,435 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 79,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,545 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 71,542 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 67,943 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 62,202 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 62,202 miles

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)

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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 VDG is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

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

Is M3 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VDG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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