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M782 TJW

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,773 mi
Last recorded161,773 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM782 TJW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 161,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 159,797 miles

both offside jacking point areas heavily corroded

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

offside rear inner sill heavily corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust heavily corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2012 145,801 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both offside jacking points corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs heavily corroded advise replacment

rear exhaust corroded and has a slight leak

windscreen damaged

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Aug 2011 131,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

front wiper blades in poor condition

nearside front and offside front tyres worn inner edge

rear brake discs scored

steering wheel has play

windscreen damaged nearside

Pass 19 Jul 2010 117,481 miles

airbag light on

both front brake hoses perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn

rear exhaust heavily corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2009 103,702 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 93,201 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 79,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,337 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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M782 TJW is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M782 TJW, 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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M782 TJW is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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