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JLZ 6937

1995 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,063 mi
Last recorded214,063 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 6937
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 214,063 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 214,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Radiator leaking coolant

Pass 27 Nov 2009 208,262 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 208,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2008 201,280 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 201,280 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Off side sill corroding.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 195,231 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 195,231 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 187,591 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 187,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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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JLZ 6937 is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JLZ 6937, 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 JLZ 6937 registered?

JLZ 6937 is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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