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M978 MPF

1995 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,985 mi
Last recorded104,985 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 MPF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 104,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,901 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,757 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 99,408 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light on

near side rear and off side rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

rear silencer outer scin deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,252 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 99,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 93,336 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 93,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,477 miles

1) Rear silencer in poor condition.

2) Rear surface of front brake discs worn and corroded.

3) Nail in O/S/F Tyre.

4) N/S/F anti-roll bar link bush dust cover split.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 86,172 miles

1.front discs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2008 86,172 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1.front discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2007 76,083 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 68,303 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 68,249 miles

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

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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M978 MPF is a 1995 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M978 MPF, 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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M978 MPF is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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