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M945 XWS

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,614 mi
Last recorded32,614 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM945 XWS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 32,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 32,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 32,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 32,378 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,280 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,239 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 31,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 30,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 30,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,620 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 27,620 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 22,637 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 22,635 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 21,501 miles

both front and offside rear tyres stepped on inner edges

brake fluid on minimum

nearside rear tyre low tread in centre and bald on inner edge, strongly advise new tyre fitted

Pass 21 May 2008 19,133 miles

nearside rear tyre starting on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,815 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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M945 XWS is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M945 XWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M945 XWS registered?

M945 XWS is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is M945 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M945 XWS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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