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M522 EFK

1995 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM522 EFK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 96,855 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,715 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bush seperating

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

rear exhuast corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

oil leaks

rear exhaust system not adequately supported

slight play in rack

Fail 12 Aug 2011 94,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

oil leaks

rear exhaust system not adequately supported

slight play in rack

Fail 14 Oct 2008 92,634 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,634 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Oct 2007 85,230 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 78,194 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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M522 EFK is a 1995 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M522 EFK, 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 M522 EFK registered?

M522 EFK is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M522 EFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M522 EFK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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