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N457 TOV

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,370 mi
Last recorded103,370 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 TOV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 103,370 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 103,342 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 103,197 miles

Corrosion around front and rear jacking points.

Dampness around power steering pipes.

Fail 4 Dec 2020 103,197 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion around front and rear jacking points.

Dampness around power steering pipes.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 102,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 102,819 miles

Fan is fouling the cowling

Oil Leak

Fail 3 May 2014 101,513 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 101,513 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 100,744 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 99,919 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2009 99,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,260 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2007 96,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N457 TOV is a 1995 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N457 TOV, 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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N457 TOV is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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