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M513 YJO

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,141 mi
Last recorded145,141 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM513 YJO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 145,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 144,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 144,431 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 144,009 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2022 143,987 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 143,300 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 142,014 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 141,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 99,878 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 98,861 miles

air bag warning †light staying on

Fail 23 Oct 2006 98,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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M513 YJO is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M513 YJO, 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

How do I check the history of M513 YJO?

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What year was M513 YJO registered?

M513 YJO is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 1995.

Is M513 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M513 YJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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