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H1 BET

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,998 mi
Last recorded76,998 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 BET
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 76,657 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,198 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has chip outside of zone a within the swept area not in excess of 40mm.

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall is very thin and has lost structural strength from being run flat. tread depth passed.

Nearside Rear Lower lower bush on rear hub which takes the camber arm is deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Rear Lower lower bush on rear hub which takes the camber arm is deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 75,291 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 72,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,054 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,281 miles

slight unbalance on front brakes.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 65,281 miles

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

slight unbalance on front brakes.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 60,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,319 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,586 miles

various chips in windscreen.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,586 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

various chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,793 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,025 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,707 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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H1 BET is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H1 BET, 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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H1 BET is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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