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M3 WRP

1995 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,395 mi
Last recorded157,395 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 WRP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 157,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 152,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2024 152,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2023 150,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 147,628 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 146,369 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 146,329 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 145,587 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 143,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 137,473 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 136,535 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 135,756 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 137,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 131,001 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 126,275 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 120,048 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 114,204 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 108,017 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 108,013 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

osf inner position lamp not working

Pass 17 Dec 2008 101,851 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 95,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 89,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 79,148 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 79,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WRP is a 1995 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

M3 WRP is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 25 August 1995.

Is M3 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 WRP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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