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M959 EGT

1995 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,212 mi
Last recorded122,212 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM959 EGT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 122,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 122,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and bearside front drop link joint covers split

offside front inner wing has signs of filler

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

vehicle sits lower on offside rear.non original rear springs fitted.

wheel arch liner loose offside front no signs of fouling tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 112,848 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 112,771 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,807 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 96,493 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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M959 EGT is a 1995 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M959 EGT, 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 M959 EGT registered?

M959 EGT is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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