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M53 XUR

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,857 mi
Last recorded145,857 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 XUR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 145,857 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 145,544 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 145,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 144,819 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,513 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 140,644 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under rack (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 135,832 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,377 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 126,546 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 121,600 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 119,399 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 115,185 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 111,117 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 104,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,137 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 88,621 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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M53 XUR 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 100%.

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 M53 XUR, 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

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What year was M53 XUR registered?

M53 XUR is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M53 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M53 XUR shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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