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M3 VRP

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

18,998 mi
Last recorded18,998 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 18,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 18,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 18,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 18,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyres worn on edge nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 18,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 18,832 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 18,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 18,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 18,738 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,618 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 18,358 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 17,784 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres near the limit central tread

Pass 10 May 2013 17,396 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 16,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,200 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,475 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,117 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 14,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,324 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 12,254 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 VRP is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VRP, 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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What year was M3 VRP registered?

M3 VRP is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M3 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VRP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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