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IUI 8079

1995 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,104 mi
Last recorded61,104 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 8079
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 61,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 56,772 miles

body corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 56,772 miles

body corroded

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 54,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 47,348 miles

Front indicator bulbs starting to fade.

Nonstandard exhaust fitted to rear.

Play in o/s/f shockabsorber.

Poor weld repairs to both front outer sills.

underbody corroded in places.

Pass 23 Jul 2022 46,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 45,975 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 45,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower WING PANEL CORRODED BOLT ON WING

Offside Front Lower WING PANEL CORRODED BOLT ON WING

Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bottom of wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bottom of wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,893 miles

all four tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened starting to (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Starting to (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing mounting corroded. Not a prescribed area

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,816 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,332 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,802 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,048 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,023 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,999 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,297 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,767 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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IUI 8079 is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 IUI 8079, 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 IUI 8079 registered?

IUI 8079 is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is IUI 8079 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 8079 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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