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N215 FBD

1995 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,660 mi
Last recorded114,660 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 FBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 114,660 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 114,588 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 114,472 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 112,740 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 110,540 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 109,170 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 109,103 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 104,276 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,050 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 103,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 101,842 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 98,969 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,953 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 91,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 86,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 86,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N215 FBD is a 1995 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N215 FBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N215 FBD registered?

N215 FBD is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N215 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N215 FBD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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