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J111 SAX

1995 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,071 mi
Last recorded136,071 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 SAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 136,071 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 117,494 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 47,494 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear axle bushes worn

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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J111 SAX is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J111 SAX, 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

How do I check the history of J111 SAX?

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What year was J111 SAX registered?

J111 SAX is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is J111 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 SAX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J111 SAX have outstanding finance?

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