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J4 XWW

1995 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,211 mi
Last recorded103,211 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 XWW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 103,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 102,498 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 101,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 101,687 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,781 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 100,527 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,823 miles

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable offside and nearside (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front fog lens missing

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,616 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,376 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 94,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise nearside and offside rear shock aborbers dust covers adrift

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,661 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,655 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,368 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 88,328 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 79,170 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,435 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,529 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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J4 XWW is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J4 XWW, 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.

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What year was J4 XWW registered?

J4 XWW is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J4 XWW safe to buy?

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