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N262 RPB

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,924 mi
Last recorded149,924 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 RPB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2025 149,924 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 149,681 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 149,681 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2016 140,228 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 139,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 138,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

corrosion to all jacking points, covered, unagle to test correctly

damage to exhaust

front tyres worn on edges

slight leak from exhaust system

weep from power steering pump

Fail 12 Nov 2011 137,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

car retested with headlights disconected being used as track car only

damage & stickers meet requirements due to smaaler swept area

Pass 12 Nov 2011 137,577 miles

car retested with headlights disconected being used as track car only

damage & stickers meet requirements due to smaaler swept area

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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N262 RPB 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 N262 RPB, 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 N262 RPB registered?

N262 RPB is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N262 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N262 RPB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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