1995 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · M236 ARV
1995 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1995. Recorded mileage 79,956 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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M236 ARV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
- 79,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M236 ARV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW M3 (M236 ARV) between April 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Reading to high (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside different to all the others (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
M236 ARV Mileage History
- 13/04/202278,329 mi
- 08/12/202379,631 mi+1,302 mi
- 15/12/202379,660 mi+29 mi
- 04/12/202479,924 mi+264 mi
- 09/12/202479,956 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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