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J66 ACS

1995 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 ACS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,679 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,644 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,476 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,091 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,801 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 61,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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J66 ACS is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J66 ACS, 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 J66 ACS registered?

J66 ACS is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J66 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 ACS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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