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D7 FTT

1995 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,602 mi
Last recorded127,602 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 FTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 127,602 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,307 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 122,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 121,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

all 4 jacking points corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 119,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 115,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,383 miles

n/s/r brake pipe getting rusty // n/s/f flexi brake hose starting to split outer casing // slight seepage from n/s rack gaiter

Pass 11 Jun 2014 109,822 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 109,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 106,563 miles

28% Of High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2013 106,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

28% Of High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2012 100,911 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)

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Fail 18 Jun 2012 100,911 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Fail 22 Jun 2011 96,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,999 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,142 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 84,142 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,356 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 75,908 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 75,908 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,111 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 62,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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D7 FTT is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D7 FTT, 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 D7 FTT registered?

D7 FTT is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is D7 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 FTT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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