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M820 DEU

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

145,412 mi
Last recorded145,412 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 DEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 145,412 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 145,388 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 143,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 139,977 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 138,923 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 136,918 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 136,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 136,086 miles

Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering rack has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2019 134,240 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 134,240 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 132,159 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 130,341 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,305 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2015 123,442 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 116,720 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 113,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 109,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,498 miles

slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 21 Jan 2010 104,401 miles

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

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

Slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack track rod pivot ball joints

Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,492 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 98,492 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,545 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 90,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 84,497 miles

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

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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M820 DEU is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M820 DEU, 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 M820 DEU registered?

M820 DEU is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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