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B13 SUN

1995 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,422 mi
Last recorded154,422 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 SUN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 154,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

off side rear has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2009 146,457 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 140,008 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber dust covers missing

slight sideplay in handbrake lever

Fail 3 Nov 2008 140,008 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

front brake pads wearing low

long travel on handbrake

n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber dust covers missing

n/s front wiper blade split

slight sideplay in handbrake lever

Pass 7 Aug 2007 133,809 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 121,083 miles
Fail 9 May 2006

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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B13 SUN is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B13 SUN, 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 B13 SUN registered?

B13 SUN is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 1995.

Is B13 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 SUN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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