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A7 KCU

1995 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,014 mi
Last recorded153,014 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KCU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 153,014 miles

Both Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Front registration plate is cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wing is corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 153,014 miles

Both Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Front registration plate is cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wing is corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 151,990 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both front brake hoses slightly damaged and perished

both front sills badly corroded

cut in drivers rear tyre sidewall

front number plate cracked

heat shield rubbing propshaft

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 147,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 142,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

o/s/r road wheel repaired by welding inner of

Pass 8 May 2010 133,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2010 133,309 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel sligh high

Pass 27 Jun 2009 12,960 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 12,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 123,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 121,315 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 119,789 miles

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

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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A7 KCU is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A7 KCU, 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 A7 KCU registered?

A7 KCU is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A7 KCU safe to buy?

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