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J40 HJB

1995 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 HJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025
Pass 21 Oct 2022

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir / pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed in areas

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,142 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front floors / inner sills heavily corroded (recommend attention)

rear of vehicle heavily undersealed

slight fluid leak from power steering reservoir / pipes area

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,712 miles

Rear suspension heavily corroded in areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,071 miles

rear subframe and suspension heavily corroded

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

Fail 8 Oct 2019 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension getting heavily corroded

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,723 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 100,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 100,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 98,769 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 96,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2010 96,511 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 93,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2009 93,972 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 91,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 91,362 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2007 89,230 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 89,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 87,010 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J40 HJB is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J40 HJB, 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 J40 HJB registered?

J40 HJB is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is J40 HJB safe to buy?

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