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J700 MAV

1995 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 MAV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,025 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 178,200 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,098 miles

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

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

front shockabsorber bump stops perished

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

rear shockabsorber bump stops perished

Pass 23 Oct 2010 83,360 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully check brake pads

Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,736 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2009 76,736 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2008 67,479 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2007 67,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,792 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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J700 MAV is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J700 MAV, 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 J700 MAV registered?

J700 MAV is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is J700 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 MAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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