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M959 RTX

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,385 mi
Last recorded140,385 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM959 RTX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 140,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe surface corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 140,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe surface corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 May 2010 140,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 137,557 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 137,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 134,491 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 134,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 126,979 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 116,306 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 RTX is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

M959 RTX is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 1995.

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