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IKZ 8278

1995 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,004 mi
Last recorded192,004 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 8278
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 192,004 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 192,002 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY HARD OK TIME OFF TEST

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 185,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 171,127 miles

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

low speed wipers not working. the rest of the wiper system is fine.

n/s door mirror casing is damaged.

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight play in n/s/r suspension top mount.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 171,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

low speed wipers not working. the rest of the wiper system is fine.

n/s door mirror casing is damaged.

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight play in n/s/r suspension top mount.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 152,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 144,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 139,939 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 139,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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IKZ 8278 is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 IKZ 8278, 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 IKZ 8278 registered?

IKZ 8278 is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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