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M856 ACK

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,571 mi
Last recorded146,571 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 ACK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 146,571 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 136,611 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 128,014 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 128,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 117,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 111,274 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 111,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 105,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 105,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 105,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake wear light on

Pass 26 Jun 2007 97,607 miles

SEE FIRST ADVISORY NOTICE

Fail 26 Jun 2007 97,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

LOW BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON (PADS OK)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM

Pass 18 May 2006 90,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M856 ACK is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M856 ACK, 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 M856 ACK registered?

M856 ACK is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M856 ACK safe to buy?

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