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J4 YWV

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,981 mi
Last recorded127,981 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 YWV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 127,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 127,981 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 121,443 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 109,412 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 YWV is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWV, 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 J4 YWV registered?

J4 YWV is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 1995.

Is J4 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 YWV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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