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N71 DMM

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

84,467 mi
Last recorded84,467 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 DMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 84,467 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 84,011 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer de-laminating

Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,501 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 83,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dashboard (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2021 83,292 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,194 miles

Both front tyres perished on edges

Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,075 miles

Both front tyres perished on the inside edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,986 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,701 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,227 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre tread wearing inner edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 71,682 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 May 2011 71,669 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,226 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,174 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 58,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,701 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 54,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 50,018 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 47,549 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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N71 DMM is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 N71 DMM, 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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N71 DMM is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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