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M902 HGD

1995 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,938 mi
Last recorded110,938 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM902 HGD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 110,938 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 110,704 miles

both sides back of sills/floor slightly corroded

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s head lamp height adjuster slightly loose in back of lamp

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded at end to flexi

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded at end to flexi

o/s/f floor/sill corroded/holed by jack point, close to limit for seat belt mount prescribed area

p.a.s pipes wet

slight play o/s/r upper suspension hub bush

Fail 9 May 2017 110,704 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

both sides back of sills/floor slightly corroded

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s head lamp height adjuster slightly loose in back of lamp

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded at end to flexi

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded at end to flexi

o/s/f floor/sill corroded/holed by jack point, close to limit for seat belt mount prescribed area

p.a.s pipes wet

slight play o/s/r upper suspension hub bush

Pass 17 May 2016 110,685 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 110,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 May 2015 110,300 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 110,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 110,245 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 110,245 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 109,576 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 109,576 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 14 May 2012 109,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2012 109,064 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 106,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 105,456 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 105,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 100,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 93,176 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 89,100 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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M902 HGD is a 1995 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M902 HGD, 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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M902 HGD is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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