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N646 BSR

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN646 BSR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2015

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

car has had all safety systems disabled and rendered inoperative due to track use

documentation presented stating engine is older than vehicle and qualifies for a non cat test

sun visors missing

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm intermittently fouling brake disc

Offside Front Lower suspension arm intermittently fouling brake disc

Fail 10 Dec 2015

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2nd from rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2nd from rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

car has had all safety systems disabled and rendered inoperative due to track use

documentation presented stating engine is older than vehicle and qualifies for a non cat test

sun visors missing

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm intermittently fouling brake disc

Offside Front Lower suspension arm intermittently fouling brake disc

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,551 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,354 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 76,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,802 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 71,802 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2008 71,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 71,802 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 71,802 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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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N646 BSR is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N646 BSR, 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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N646 BSR is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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