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H7 JHA

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,665 mi
Last recorded202,665 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 JHA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 202,665 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 188,853 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 188,663 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 182,365 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside rear corrosion top of shocker shaft

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner and out edge

Offside rear corrosion top of shocker shaft

Pass 17 Sep 2010 177,262 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 177,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 173,565 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 173,564 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2008 168,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 168,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 163,256 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 163,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 156,429 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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H7 JHA is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H7 JHA, 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 H7 JHA registered?

H7 JHA is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1995.

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