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M890 TJW

1995 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

161,668 mi
Last recorded161,668 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM890 TJW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 161,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 160,148 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 158,198 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 157,509 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 156,101 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 154,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 154,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 152,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 151,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 151,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 150,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 150,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 147,211 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 145,424 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 138,259 miles

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

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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M890 TJW is a 1995 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M890 TJW, 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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M890 TJW is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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