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M863 XNK

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,957 mi
Last recorded140,957 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM863 XNK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 140,957 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside surface corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2014 140,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust very rusty in places

front brake balance just within limits

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear tyres v rated fronts y rated

Fail 27 Dec 2014 140,631 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust very rusty in places

front brake balance just within limits

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear tyres v rated fronts y rated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 134,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty in places

rear tyres v rated fronts y rated

slight front brake disc corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,888 miles

ignition faulty

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 119,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

ignition faulty

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 104,402 miles

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes at rear of vehicle.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,486 miles

both brake pipes between rear brake hoses surface corrosion

slight play in both lower front suspension ball joints

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,734 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 84,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,050 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,417 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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M863 XNK is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M863 XNK, 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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M863 XNK is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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