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E13 PAP

1995 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,544 mi
Last recorded126,544 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 PAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 126,544 miles

Driver side steering rack end was slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 124,586 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 124,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 122,584 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 122,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 120,976 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 119,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wing starting to rust on bottom

nearside rear anti roll bar link top bush perishing but no movement in it

spare tyre soft

Pass 23 Jun 2009 118,411 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 117,274 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 113,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 111,118 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake hose ferrule rusty

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 22 Jun 2006 111,118 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

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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E13 PAP is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E13 PAP, 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 E13 PAP registered?

E13 PAP is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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