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J41 JTP

1995 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

124,273 mi
Last recorded124,273 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ41 JTP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 124,273 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 123,832 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 123,698 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 123,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,140 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,535 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 121,887 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 121,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,545 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 116,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 115,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 113,999 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 110,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,517 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 105,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 100,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 89,992 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 79,032 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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J41 JTP is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J41 JTP, 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 J41 JTP registered?

J41 JTP is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 November 1995.

Is J41 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J41 JTP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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