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N812 TPE

1995 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,795 mi
Last recorded117,795 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN812 TPE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 117,795 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 117,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 113,566 miles

Air bag lght stays on indicating faults

Catalyist heat shield started to deteriroate

Nearside front inner and offside front inner wing plastic splash covers insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2008 109,974 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 109,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 105,866 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 106,570 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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N812 TPE 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 57.1%.

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 N812 TPE, 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 N812 TPE registered?

N812 TPE is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N812 TPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N812 TPE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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