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N602 EBM

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,681 mi
Last recorded154,681 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 EBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 154,681 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 154,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 142,789 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 132,727 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 132,727 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 121,269 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 121,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 111,695 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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N602 EBM is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N602 EBM, 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 N602 EBM registered?

N602 EBM is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is N602 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N602 EBM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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