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J60 MYR

1995 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,098 mi
Last recorded133,098 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 MYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 133,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2026 133,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 131,065 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake lever operation poor

Pass 29 May 2024 127,943 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 127,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 126,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 125,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 125,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 124,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 121,987 miles

Rear brake pipes showing signs of rust

Fail 5 May 2015 121,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes showing signs of rust

Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,758 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,648 miles

Steel pipes have surface rust

some play in rack

some play lower swivels

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Dec 2010 111,845 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 111,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 99,570 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 97,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 97,757 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,398 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 93,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 89,008 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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J60 MYR is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J60 MYR, 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 J60 MYR registered?

J60 MYR is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is J60 MYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J60 MYR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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