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M404 XFS

1995 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,322 mi
Last recorded123,322 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM404 XFS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,322 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,501 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack between treads

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack between treads

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust is corroded allover

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,842 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 84,614 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)

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

1 of 2 bulbs inoperativein n/s/r lamp unit

Pass 21 Aug 2006 75,566 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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M404 XFS is a 1995 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M404 XFS, 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 M404 XFS registered?

M404 XFS is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M404 XFS safe to buy?

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