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K44 GFV

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,432 mi
Last recorded112,432 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 GFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 112,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 112,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,251 miles

both rear shocks corroded and getting thin near top mount

Fail 14 Jun 2012 102,251 miles

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

both rear shocks corroded and getting thin near top mount

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,803 miles

advise fuel tank restraining straps starting to show slight signs of corrosion

advise offside front bottom arm rear bushe showing slight signs of aging

Fail 9 Jun 2011 91,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise fuel tank restraining straps starting to show slight signs of corrosion

advise offside front bottom arm rear bushe showing slight signs of aging

Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,346 miles

advise rear tyres getting near limit

Fail 7 Jun 2010 89,346 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

advise rear tyres getting near limit

Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,127 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,929 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 72,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 69,467 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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K44 GFV is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K44 GFV, 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 K44 GFV registered?

K44 GFV is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 1995.

Is K44 GFV safe to buy?

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