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B4 DRE

1995 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,227 mi
Last recorded122,227 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DRE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,227 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 122,174 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 105,925 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise 4 wheel alignment

hole in o/s/f headlamp

o/s/r wheel not sitting correctly advise geometry check

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2006 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise 4 wheel alignment uneven tyre wear

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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B4 DRE is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B4 DRE, 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 B4 DRE registered?

B4 DRE is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is B4 DRE safe to buy?

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