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F21 CHY

1995 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,497 mi
Last recorded89,497 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 CHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 89,497 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

handbrake effort low

Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,486 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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))

underbody covered in under sill

Pass 12 Aug 2024 156,293 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 156,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 153,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2022 144,431 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front & rear suspensions components covered with heavily sealant

vehicle underbody covered with heavily sealant

Fail 24 Jul 2022 144,431 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front & rear suspensions components covered with heavily sealant

vehicle underbody covered with heavily sealant

Fail 17 Jan 2022 144,404 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,341 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Power steering and steering rack covered with engine oil as well . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth 1.8mm/ legal limit 1.6mm and bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorber casing corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 140,361 miles

general age related under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 137,182 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDER CAR CORRODED

Fail 14 Jan 2019 137,173 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDER CAR CORRODED

Pass 22 Dec 2017 135,869 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2017 135,869 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 130,284 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 126,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front ball joint slight free play

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2015 123,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 123,349 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 122,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 122,658 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 121,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Fail 4 Dec 2012 121,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear silencer rubbers collapsed

o/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Pass 6 Dec 2011 117,859 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight binding from n/s/r brake

Pass 17 Dec 2010 116,702 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r brake bind. ok on RBT

n/s/r jacking pad missing

Fail 10 Dec 2010 116,689 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

incorrect Vosa details vehicle first registered in 01/07/1971. vehicle build date Sept 1995.

n/s/f brake flexy hose unclipped

n/s/r brake bind. ok on RBT

n/s/r jacking pad missing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 113,783 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 112,738 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 112,738 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear jacking block missing.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 112,438 miles

Oil leak

a.both front flexi hoses slightly perrished

a.both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

a.both front metal brake pipes corroded

a.both rear metal brake pipes corroded and slightly pitted

a.front wipers worn

a.n/s/f head light condesated

a.o/s/f brake sticking slightly

a.slight play in rack body

Fail 12 Dec 2007 112,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

a.both front flexi hoses slightly perrished

a.both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

a.both front metal brake pipes corroded

a.both rear metal brake pipes corroded and slightly pitted

a.front wipers worn

a.n/s/f head light condesated

a.o/s/f brake sticking slightly

a.slight play in rack body

Pass 2 Nov 2006 108,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 101,581 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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F21 CHY is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F21 CHY, 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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F21 CHY is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 October 1995.

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