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N588 THO

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,213 mi
Last recorded94,213 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 THO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 94,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 92,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars 235/40zr17 90y (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres started to perish with age 235/40zr17 94w

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 92,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars 235/40zr17 90y (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres started to perish with age 235/40zr17 94w

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,243 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,078 miles

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

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

brake discs worn

o/s headlight cracked

rear silencer in poor condition

sill covers fitted

various oil leaks

Fail 12 Sep 2012 85,076 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake discs worn

o/s headlight cracked

rear silencer in poor condition

sill covers fitted

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 8 Jun 2010 67,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,733 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 62,728 miles

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

Oil leak

BOTH FRONT & O/S/R TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 12 May 2008 49,976 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 46,383 miles

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

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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N588 THO 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 N588 THO, 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 N588 THO registered?

N588 THO is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N588 THO safe to buy?

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