1995 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · M344 DLK

The most recent MOT from October 2024 indicates a vehicle with significant underlying issues. While it eventually passed, it did so only after a failure and carries advisories for corrosion to the integral body structure and brake pipes. There is a clear and worsening trend regarding corrosion. In 2015, the vehicle had slight corrosion on the Macpherson struts and brake pipes. By 2024, this has progressed to the point where the body structure is officially recorded as corroded, and the brake pipes are in a condition where they have been covered in grease or other materials, which often suggests an attempt to mask or slow the decay of the metal. The recorded mileage of 126,420 miles is low for a 31-year-old car, averaging around 4,078 miles per year. This suggests the vehicle has not been used as a high-mileage daily driver, which may mean less wear on the drivetrain, but it can also indicate long periods of standing that often contribute to the type of structural rust seen here. A major risk factor is the presence of side skirts covering the sills. This has been noted across multiple MOT years, meaning the true condition of the sills is hidden from easy view and may be worse than the recorded structural corrosion suggests. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and sills.