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8 CCH

1995 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,530 mi
Last recorded56,530 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 CCH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 56,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 56,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 56,190 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,130 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 55,942 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,544 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,761 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,797 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 52,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,747 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,938 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 50,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

prop shaft fouling

Fail 28 Jul 2015 50,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

prop shaft fouling

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,722 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,376 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 47,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,395 miles

Number plates not standard size but character size and space correct

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,690 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 38,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,329 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,861 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,650 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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8 CCH is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 8 CCH, 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 8 CCH registered?

8 CCH is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is 8 CCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 CCH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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