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J2 GOH

1995 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,919 mi
Last recorded99,919 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 GOH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 99,919 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,017 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 95,500 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 95,466 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 95,241 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 95,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 94,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,769 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,339 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,957 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,963 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2013 86,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 84,778 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 82,072 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 80,806 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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J2 GOH is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J2 GOH, 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 J2 GOH registered?

J2 GOH is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J2 GOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 GOH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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