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M424 WPU

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,555 mi
Last recorded92,555 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 WPU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 92,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 92,539 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2023 92,520 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 92,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 92,405 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,311 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2020 92,301 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers and shields fitted not allowing to fully inspect

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,146 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,822 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 91,368 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,778 miles

both sides rear metal brake pipes above fuel tank corroded

front to rear metal brake piupe slightly damaged, not leaking or effecting brake performance

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 88,688 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 87,720 miles

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

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

rear brake discs are stepped and will need tio be replaced soon..

Pass 23 May 2007 86,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 85,438 miles

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

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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M424 WPU is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M424 WPU, 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 M424 WPU registered?

M424 WPU is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M424 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M424 WPU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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