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D5 GYM

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

160,487 mi
Last recorded160,487 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 GYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 160,487 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension general corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 159,521 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall signs of being run flat - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 158,291 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Suspension general corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 156,193 miles

Knock from steering column

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 154,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 152,462 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 151,270 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 151,115 miles

slight play n/s rack

Pass 20 Mar 2018 150,998 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 150,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 150,857 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 150,343 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 150,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 148,110 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND O/S/R,

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 148,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND O/S/R,

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 141,693 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall is scuffed both sides

Pass 13 Mar 2013 140,452 miles

N/S/R Jacking point excessivly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 140,444 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R Jacking point excessivly corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 138,829 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 138,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 134,027 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 134,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 132,795 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 132,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 130,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 130,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 126,611 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 126,450 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 113,473 miles

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

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

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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D5 GYM is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 D5 GYM, 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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D5 GYM is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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