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N578 JLY

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,487 mi
Last recorded135,487 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 JLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2012 135,487 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 121,336 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front tyres have cuts in the side walls

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front indicator faded

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perished

Pass 12 Feb 2010 114,501 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 112,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 103,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 99,445 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 97,508 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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N578 JLY 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 100%.

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 N578 JLY, 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 N578 JLY registered?

N578 JLY is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N578 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N578 JLY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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