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M924 FUB

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,027 mi
Last recorded101,027 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM924 FUB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,027 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/c sill section corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2014

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 99,965 miles

both rear driveshafts corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f floor are corroded

oil leak

rear anti roll bar corroded

n/s/r inner driveshaft cv boot weeping

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 99,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f floor are corroded

oil leak

rear anti roll bar corroded

both rear driveshafts corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r inner driveshaft cv boot weeping

Pass 13 Nov 2010 97,847 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brakes showing high deflection

Pass 10 Oct 2009 97,357 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 97,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 93,881 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 93,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 88,671 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 88,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine alt belt cracking

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

reverse lights intermittantly not working

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2006 88,651 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Both front brake discs slightly worn on the inside, Pads getting low.

Both front shocks slightly leaking but not effacting dampness.

Rear diff/mounts slightly cracking.

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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M924 FUB is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M924 FUB, 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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M924 FUB is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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