MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust hangers broken
Rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust hangers broken
Rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
very little parking brake effort on offside rear
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust has various blows at joins
full exhaust system corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust box bracket insecure
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust box bracket insecure
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M471 TOA is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M471 TOA, 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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M471 TOA is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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