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M721 WEO

1995 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,898 mi
Last recorded106,898 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM721 WEO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 106,898 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 106,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps have water/condensation in them (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front both shock absorber dust cover/gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear both shock absorber bump stops worn

check brake light circuit warning message on central display

check warning light on dash

Fail 7 Nov 2018 106,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear both shock absorber bump stops worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to inner sills and around rear jacking points along the edge of the side-skirts not yet weak enough to effect strength/structure or prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all tyres showing age cracks

exhaust corroded

fan-belt started to crack and split

Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 88,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,634 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 95,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,791 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,017 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 86,017 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M721 WEO is a 1995 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M721 WEO, 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 M721 WEO registered?

M721 WEO is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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