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M872 TBA

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,752 mi
Last recorded76,752 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM872 TBA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 76,752 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 76,752 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 76,739 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,381 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,899 miles

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))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 75,899 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,980 miles

Front Corrosion suspension arms, struts and coil springs

Rear corrosion suspension arms

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2020 72,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,321 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 70,319 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,439 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,439 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,013 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,213 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 May 2013 61,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,685 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,755 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,755 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2010 52,234 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 52,234 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,354 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,115 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,239 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 46,239 miles

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?

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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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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