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N851 CBH

1995 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,459 mi
Last recorded90,459 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW M3106,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 CBH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,114 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 89,114 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and nearside (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,532 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tail box corrod

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 80,012 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

signs of fluid leak from pipe at base of reservoir

some damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

signs of fluid leak from pipe at base of reservoir

some damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,032 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

offside front sidelight only came on when tapped

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

some damage to front number plate

some damage to offside headlight lens

Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,110 miles

17% imbalance on front brakes.

Outer skin of rear silencer is deteriorating.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Slight damage to nearside front floor strengthener/chassis rail.

Slight damage to offside dipped beam headlamp lens.

Some corrosion on rear metal brake pipes. Advise attention soon.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 65,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 65,580 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

one offside rear sidelamp bulb not working

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2006 56,304 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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N851 CBH is a 1995 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N851 CBH, 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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N851 CBH is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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