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A14 DYB

1995 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

93,586 mi
Last recorded93,586 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 93,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 93,584 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,064 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,008 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,078 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 91,078 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,940 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,448 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 86,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,736 miles

offside front tyre heavily perished/cracked on inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,832 miles

nearside rear bump stop poor

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bump stop worn n/s rear shock absorber

Fail 25 Oct 2016 82,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken lower end (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bump stop worn n/s rear shock absorber

Pass 21 Nov 2015 81,846 miles

advise exhaust system deteriorated

advise offside rear shocker bump stop perished

Fail 14 Nov 2015 81,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise exhaust system deteriorated

advise offside rear shocker bump stop perished

Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,331 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 77,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tailgate has holes cause by corrosion.

Fail 9 Nov 2013 77,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tailgate has holes cause by corrosion.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 76,470 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 76,470 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 74,500 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 74,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,222 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 61,062 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 59,341 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 59,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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A14 DYB is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A14 DYB, 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 A14 DYB registered?

A14 DYB is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is A14 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 DYB shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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