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J321 SJD

1995 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,289 mi
Last recorded82,289 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 SJD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,426 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,169 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,130 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 59,061 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,206 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly warn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2015 55,205 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre badly warn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,105 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 47,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,927 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,076 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,210 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,942 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear pads close to sensor.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,574 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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J321 SJD is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J321 SJD, 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 J321 SJD registered?

J321 SJD is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 October 1995.

Is J321 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J321 SJD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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