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M781 AWT

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,297 mi
Last recorded95,297 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 AWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 95,297 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,608 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Offside Front bottom cover loose

Pass 15 Jan 2022 92,962 miles

Front engine covers fitter

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 92,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery condition suspect

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2020 92,320 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,042 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,475 miles

ABS fluid feed pipe slightly corroded near brake servo

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

boot lid fractured in catch area

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,906 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

body sill covers fitted

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,932 miles

sill covers fitted

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,862 miles

advise exhaust slightly rusted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,738 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,974 miles

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

Oil leak

body sill covers fitted.

rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,258 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,996 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 4 Mar 2009 74,046 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 74,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,129 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 66,007 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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M781 AWT is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M781 AWT, 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 M781 AWT registered?

M781 AWT is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M781 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M781 AWT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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