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M531 FHU

1995 BMW M3

Green Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 FHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 98,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,278 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,041 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 97,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all metal fuel pipes covered in underseal

Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,205 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 96,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,539 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,381 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,230 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,037 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 96,037 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 95,950 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,509 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,774 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 94,101 miles

slight oil leak n/s front shock absorber

Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,679 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 93,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,894 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,532 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 92,520 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 91,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 91,770 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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M531 FHU is a 1995 BMW M3 in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M531 FHU, 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 M531 FHU?

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What year was M531 FHU registered?

M531 FHU is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 1995.

Is M531 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M531 FHU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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