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N579 BUD

1995 BMW 3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,767 mi
Last recorded173,767 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 BUD
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 173,767 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 173,233 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 171,768 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 169,900 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 169,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 168,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 167,294 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 167,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 166,105 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 166,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 162,349 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 159,237 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 157,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 155,667 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 153,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 145,859 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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N579 BUD is a 1995 BMW 3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N579 BUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N579 BUD registered?

N579 BUD is a 1995 BMW 3, first registered on 26 September 1995.

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