MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
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.
Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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?
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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.
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What year was IKZ 8278 registered?
IKZ 8278 is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 1995.
Is IKZ 8278 safe to buy?
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