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E3 XBG

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests40 (31 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate77.5%

Mileage

98,625 mi
Last recorded98,625 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 XBG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

31 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 98,625 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 98,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 91,512 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 91,512 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 81,613 miles

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 17 May 2023 73,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 145,131 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 72,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer rusty

petrol tank mounting straps rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2021 201,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 139,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 138,657 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 138,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 132,206 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,689 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 123,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 110,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 94,500 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,382 miles

slight play in lower ball joints

Fail 17 Oct 2013 90,382 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in lower ball joints

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,417 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,579 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,031 miles

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush

slight movment in n/s/f ball joint on insulation rubber

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,384 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,250 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 800,055 miles

o/s/f brake hose very slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,014 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 76,331 miles

n/s/f tyre screw in tread

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,698 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,107 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 66,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 59,716 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 59,716 miles

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

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

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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E3 XBG is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.5%.

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 E3 XBG, 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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E3 XBG is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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