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J1 HYN

1995 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,058 mi
Last recorded66,058 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 HYN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 66,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all underneath the car rustyall underneath the car rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2024 66,019 miles

all underneath the car rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,831 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 65,827 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,448 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,385 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 65,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,961 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,806 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 64,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 64,543 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp slightly misted

Nearside Front tyre has cracks to tyre face,due to old age

Nearside Rear has cracks to inner wall,due to old age

Fail 19 Sep 2015 64,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front head lamp slightly misted

Nearside Front tyre has cracks to tyre face,due to old age

Nearside Rear has cracks to inner wall,due to old age

Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,351 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,209 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 64,204 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,982 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 63,532 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 63,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,784 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,109 miles

advised offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

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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J1 HYN is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J1 HYN, 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 J1 HYN registered?

J1 HYN is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 1995.

Is J1 HYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 HYN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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