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M508 TSO

1995 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,114 mi
Last recorded108,114 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 TSO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 108,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 107,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 103,490 miles

heavily modified for motorsport

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,290 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,058 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,494 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 102,629 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing both front seat belts replaced with FIA approved harness,s ()

vehicle altered for the purpose of motorsport

vehicle has been extensively altered from manufacturers origional spec

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,919 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 19 Jun 2012 101,919 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,674 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 100,957 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,023 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 99,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 98,619 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 98,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ADVISE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISE WHEN DRIVING BUT UNABLE TO IDENTIFY WHICH SIDE WHEN SPINNIG WHEELS

Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,771 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 78,864 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front registration plate has slight discolouration

right parking brake performance low

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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M508 TSO is a 1995 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M508 TSO, 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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M508 TSO is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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