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A12 SLO

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,321 mi
Last recorded167,321 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SLO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 167,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaking over engine

Pass 8 Mar 2010 164,862 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 164,592 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 164,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 162,501 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 160,203 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to become corroded rear shocks sleaves detached

Pass 28 Apr 2006 148,367 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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A12 SLO is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A12 SLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 SLO registered?

A12 SLO is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is A12 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SLO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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