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K15 LYO

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,377 mi
Last recorded160,377 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 LYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 160,377 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible

Fail 29 Oct 2025 160,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible

Pass 9 Oct 2024 159,615 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 159,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 158,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 156,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 156,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake slow to react

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 156,023 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake slow to react

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 156,010 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 154,657 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 152,905 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 152,905 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 151,365 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 149,740 miles

nearside rear inner tail lamp not working.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,053 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,182 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,692 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 84,692 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust rear section very corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,813 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted making inspection impossible.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,238 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted making inspection impossible.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,355 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,526 miles

exhaust front support bracket missing.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,542 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,502 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 55,783 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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K15 LYO is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K15 LYO, 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 K15 LYO registered?

K15 LYO is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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