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E10 MCS

1995 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,521 mi
Last recorded101,521 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 MCS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,521 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 101,521 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 100,319 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 100,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,996 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,458 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 95,458 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,436 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 94,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,854 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 91,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,222 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 89,167 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,599 miles

rear exhaust box casing rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,053 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2013 81,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,025 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,781 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 63,781 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 60,885 miles

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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E10 MCS is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 E10 MCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E10 MCS registered?

E10 MCS is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is E10 MCS safe to buy?

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