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N381 BMO

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,015 mi
Last recorded97,015 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 BMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,015 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,167 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 92,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pad w/l on

high level brake light inop

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 92,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pad w/l on

high level brake light inop

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,120 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 88,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 88,447 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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N381 BMO is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N381 BMO, 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 N381 BMO registered?

N381 BMO is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N381 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 BMO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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