1995 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · M214 GDS
1995 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1995. Recorded mileage 161,728 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
M214 GDS Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2011
- 161,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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M214 GDS Mileage History
- 16/01/2006138,375 mi
- 16/03/2007144,570 mi+6,195 mi
- 21/03/2007144,573 mi+3 mi
- 18/04/2008148,612 mi+4,039 mi
- 30/04/2008148,679 mi+67 mi
- 29/05/2009153,188 mi+4,509 mi
- 16/07/2009153,262 mi+74 mi
- 01/04/2011161,714 mi+8,452 mi
- 11/05/2011161,728 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 4,394 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
M214 GDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (M214 GDS) between January 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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