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N53 LDX

1995 BMW M3

Green Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,852 mi
Last recorded120,852 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 LDX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 120,852 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY COATED IN UNDERSEAL UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION

Pass 15 Apr 2011 120,748 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 120,724 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES HAVE SOME WEAR

EXHAUST POOR IN PARTS

UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF BRAKE PIPES DUE TO HEAVLY UNDERSEALED

Pass 4 Jun 2009 120,661 miles

hand brake near limit

slight movement in front wishbone bushes

slight play in steering rack

some corrosion in rear brake pipes and front discs are lightly scored

Fail 29 May 2007 120,548 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2006 120,543 miles

handbrake performance near legal limit

nearsided rear brake pipe has some corrosion

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre near legal limit

play in steering rack near legal limit

Fail 26 Jun 2006 120,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

handbrake performance near legal limit

nearsided rear brake pipe has some corrosion

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre near legal limit

play in steering rack near legal limit

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 110,924 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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N53 LDX is a 1995 BMW M3 in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N53 LDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N53 LDX registered?

N53 LDX is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N53 LDX safe to buy?

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