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160D697

1995 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,550 mi
Last recorded94,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D697
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 94,550 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 90,016 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 90,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 89,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some wear front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,004 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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160D697 is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 116,940 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 160D697, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 160D697 registered?

160D697 is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 1995.

Is 160D697 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D697 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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