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M3 VKS

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,526 mi
Last recorded102,526 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VKS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 102,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 101,112 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 101,112 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 100,400 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,342 miles

Some washer jets blocked

Fail 8 Jul 2015 99,326 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Some washer jets blocked

Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,831 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 98,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,380 miles

all indicators faded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 98,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all indicators faded

front exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 97,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 96,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,730 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,719 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 91,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

run flat damage to offside front tyre side walls

Pass 31 May 2007 88,713 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 88,713 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 85,902 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 VKS is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 20 April 1995.

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