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91 DPB

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,462 mi
Last recorded157,462 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration91 DPB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 157,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 157,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 157,411 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 157,359 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 157,341 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 157,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 157,140 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 157,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 157,120 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 157,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 157,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 156,800 miles

horn poor

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2014 155,724 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 155,724 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 154,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 138,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 129,227 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 127,140 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 127,140 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 124,590 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing slightly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 124,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers smearing slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 121,989 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 121,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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91 DPB is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 91 DPB, 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 91 DPB registered?

91 DPB is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is 91 DPB safe to buy?

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