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JOE 87Y

1995 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,250 mi
Last recorded95,250 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 87Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 95,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 93,210 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 91,300 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 89,517 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 86,725 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,211 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 77,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,793 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,509 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 67,509 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,443 miles

exhaust heatshield damaged

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

slight free play at hanbrake

Pass 12 May 2008 57,645 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)

both front tyres scuffed on edges

Pass 9 May 2007 49,299 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JOE 87Y is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JOE 87Y, 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 JOE 87Y registered?

JOE 87Y is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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