MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
blue smoke from exhaust at idle and fast idle just acceptable.
heavy oil leaks.
nearside rear tyre just on legal limit recommend replacement.
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit recommend replacement.
play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints just acceptable recommend replacement.
power steering rack damp.
temporary repair to exhaust down pipe and blowing slightly just acceptable.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B5 MVT is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B5 MVT, 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 B5 MVT registered?
B5 MVT is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 February 1995.
Is B5 MVT safe to buy?
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