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N343 DPP

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 DPP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2020 136,719 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2014 136,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery terminals slightly loose.

chip in n/s windscreen outside swept area.

cooler under radiator insecure.

middle exhaust rubber mount broken.

middle stop light inop.

non standard steering wheel fitted at time of test.

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight noise from engine

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 135,680 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 135,674 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 135,665 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 133,011 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 130,296 miles

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

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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N343 DPP is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N343 DPP, 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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N343 DPP is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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