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B3 APA

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,759 mi
Last recorded122,759 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 APA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 122,759 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 122,673 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor , suspension area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 121,299 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 121,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 121,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2013 121,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 119,065 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 110,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 103,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 96,718 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,241 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 71,043 miles

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

slight play in off side front inner steering arm joint

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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B3 APA is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B3 APA, 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 B3 APA registered?

B3 APA is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is B3 APA safe to buy?

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