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J11 BEF

1995 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,084 mi
Last recorded134,084 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 BEF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2012 134,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil Spring Weak And Ride Height Low

Pass 6 Dec 2011 130,160 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 130,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 123,990 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 119,056 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 119,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2008 112,347 miles

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2007 106,250 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 106,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 99,357 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 92,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 92,753 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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J11 BEF is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J11 BEF, 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 J11 BEF registered?

J11 BEF is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 July 1995.

Is J11 BEF safe to buy?

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