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N488 PDV

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,106 mi
Last recorded106,106 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 PDV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 106,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 105,155 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 105,150 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))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 105,079 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))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 103,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,371 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 94,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,087 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,629 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 90,629 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,320 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,334 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,841 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 79,018 miles

emissions first test failed

front brake discs starting to rust

front./ rear number plates starting to discolour

nearside front foglamp cracked

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear exhaust section rusty

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 May 2012 79,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

emissions first test failed

front brake discs starting to rust

front./ rear number plates starting to discolour

nearside front foglamp cracked

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear exhaust section rusty

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2011 74,487 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/ perish and tread worn low on edges

emissions first test failed

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front foglamp glass cracked

power steering pipes damp

rear exhaust starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 72,722 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

various oil leaks

Fail 5 May 2010 72,722 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

various oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2009 69,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,046 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 68,046 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 60,750 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 60,746 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 58,073 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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N488 PDV is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N488 PDV, 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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N488 PDV is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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