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M961 WHE

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,238 mi
Last recorded182,238 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM961 WHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 182,238 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 182,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 175,193 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 175,137 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 165,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 165,392 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 156,375 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 146,071 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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M961 WHE is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M961 WHE, 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 M961 WHE registered?

M961 WHE is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is M961 WHE safe to buy?

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