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N40 RSX

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,991 mi
Last recorded116,991 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 RSX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 116,991 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 116,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 116,607 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 115,652 miles

rear exhaust outer cover slightly rusty

Pass 11 May 2021 115,632 miles

exhaust outer skin cover slightly corroded

front to rear underbody undersealed

Fail 30 Apr 2021 115,632 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

exhaust outer skin cover slightly corroded

front to rear underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,402 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 110,185 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 110,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 100,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 95,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads 3/4000 miles max

rear brake discs badly worn

Fail 30 Nov 2011 95,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads 3/4000 miles max

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,116 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 90,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2009 83,640 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre, outer wall.

Fail 5 Sep 2009 83,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Damage to nearside rear tyre, outer wall.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,050 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 80,233 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,976 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 77,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 76,720 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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N40 RSX is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N40 RSX, 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 N40 RSX registered?

N40 RSX is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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