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M998 DEU

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,742 mi
Last recorded86,742 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 DEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,742 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,399 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,430 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe before the brake hose slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2012 80,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near and offside front rubber mounts at jacking points missing.

near and offside outer sills covered with plastic body kit.

nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

offside rear handbrake not locking out should be checked o/s 200 n/s 280 locked.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 80,350 miles

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

near and offside front rubber mounts at jacking points missing.

near and offside outer sills covered with plastic body kit.

nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

offside rear handbrake not locking out should be checked o/s 200 n/s 280 locked.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,190 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,344 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,579 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 74,281 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 72,765 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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M998 DEU is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 M998 DEU, 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 M998 DEU registered?

M998 DEU is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M998 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M998 DEU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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