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N602 YKO

1995 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,539 mi
Last recorded90,539 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 YKO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,539 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease.Unable to carry out full inspection to determine condition of pipes

Condensation apparant on nearside headlamp lens.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear wheel bearing may need early attention

Fail 10 Oct 2012 90,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipes coated with grease.Unable to carry out full inspection to determine condition of pipes

Condensation apparant on nearside headlamp lens.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear wheel bearing may need early attention

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condensation in nearside head light

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre worn more on edge slight scuffing damage to sidewall

nearside wiper tearing

only one tail light working nearside

possible nearside rear wheel bearing becoming worn sounds noisier when spun than other side

power steering pipes rusty

rear brake disc becoming corroded

slight cracking in front flex brake hoses

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

some corrosion on rear brake pipes difficult to assess coated in grease

wipers only working on intermittant and second speed

Pass 23 Sep 2010 83,722 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 83,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,201 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Fail 10 Sep 2009 81,199 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,865 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 77,800 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Sep 2007 75,226 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,158 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 72,158 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 YKO is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YKO, 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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N602 YKO is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 1995.

Is N602 YKO safe to buy?

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