MOT Status
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76,752 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
General under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
General under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded ALL ROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General under body corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Corrosion suspension arms, struts and coil springs
Rear corrosion suspension arms
general underbody corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Corrosion suspension arms, struts and coil springs
Rear corrosion suspension arms
general underbody corrosion
Corrosion front suspension arms , struts and coil spring
Corrosion rear suspension arms
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General under body corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion front suspension arms , struts and coil spring
Corrosion rear suspension arms
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres cracking on tread
both front tyres cracking in tread
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box outer cover rusty
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M872 TBA is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 M872 TBA, 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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M872 TBA is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1995.
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