1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M253 CWV
1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 142,412 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2016.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Oct 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M253 CWV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2015
- 142,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M253 CWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (M253 CWV) between October 2005 and March 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
M253 CWV Mileage History
- 25/10/200569,226 mi
- 04/11/200569,478 mi+252 mi
- 04/11/200678,018 mi+8,540 mi
- 13/02/200778,958 mi+940 mi
- 15/02/200778,963 mi+5 mi
- 11/02/200888,714 mi+9,751 mi
- 11/02/200888,714 mi
- 10/02/200998,370 mi+9,656 mi
- 27/02/200998,432 mi+62 mi
- 10/02/2010108,312 mi+9,880 mi
- 10/02/2010108,312 mi
- 23/02/2011111,102 mi+2,790 mi
- 23/02/2011111,102 mi
- 31/01/2012120,460 mi+9,358 mi
- 01/02/2012120,489 mi+29 mi
- 19/03/2013124,733 mi+4,244 mi
- 20/03/2013124,735 mi+2 mi
- 19/03/2014128,578 mi+3,843 mi
- 13/03/2015142,265 mi+13,687 mi
- 17/03/2015142,412 mi+147 mi
Average of roughly 7,793 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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