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HAZ 3281

1995 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,596 mi
Last recorded117,596 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 3281
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 117,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 117,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 106,539 miles

nearside and offside front flexy brake hoses perished

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes perished

wear in steering drop link

Fail 3 Apr 2012 106,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front flexy brake hoses perished

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes perished

wear in steering drop link

Pass 21 Mar 2011 104,720 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perished

crack on windsceen swept area outside zone a on limit

front exhaust bracket corroded

front tyres contacting plastic inner wing covers

nearside rear shocker leaking

rear axle mounting bushes perished

wishbone rear bushes perished

Fail 14 Mar 2011 104,720 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front flexy brake hoses perished

crack on windsceen swept area outside zone a on limit

front exhaust bracket corroded

front tyres contacting plastic inner wing covers

nearside rear shocker leaking

rear axle mounting bushes perished

wishbone rear bushes perished

Pass 11 Mar 2010 103,491 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust clamp corroded

nearside and offside front flexy brake hoses perished

Fail 9 Mar 2010 103,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres nearing legal limit,also perished

front exhaust clamp corroded

nearside and offside front flexy brake hoses perished

nearside and offside front tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 100,608 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 100,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,454 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 92,454 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 85,745 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 85,745 miles

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

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,560 miles

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

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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HAZ 3281 is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HAZ 3281, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAZ 3281 registered?

HAZ 3281 is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is HAZ 3281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAZ 3281 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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