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M896 SGU

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,135 mi
Last recorded223,135 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 SGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 223,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 214,673 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 206,850 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 195,434 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 195,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 180,606 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 170,398 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 170,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2005 170,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M896 SGU is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M896 SGU, 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 M896 SGU registered?

M896 SGU is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is M896 SGU safe to buy?

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