1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M735 DBY
1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1995. Recorded mileage 161,389 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/02/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1796cc
M735 DBY Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2021
- 161,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M735 DBY Mileage History
- 05/07/200683,947 mi
- 02/08/200787,958 mi+4,011 mi
- 02/08/200787,958 mi
- 17/07/200892,536 mi+4,578 mi
- 24/07/2009100,003 mi+7,467 mi
- 12/07/2010106,397 mi+6,394 mi
- 13/07/2010106,397 mi
- 02/08/2011112,682 mi+6,285 mi
- 02/08/2011112,682 mi
- 28/07/2012118,016 mi+5,334 mi
- 02/08/2013124,493 mi+6,477 mi
- 19/07/2014129,445 mi+4,952 mi
- 19/07/2014129,445 mi
- 23/07/2015135,154 mi+5,709 mi
- 18/07/2016139,853 mi+4,699 mi
- 17/08/2017142,120 mi+2,267 mi
- 18/08/2017142,120 mi
- 30/07/2018146,135 mi+4,015 mi
- 03/08/2018146,135 mi
- 15/08/2019150,659 mi+4,524 mi
- 15/08/2019150,659 mi
- 13/08/2020155,743 mi+5,084 mi
- 13/08/2020155,743 mi
- 29/07/2021161,389 mi+5,646 mi
Average of roughly 5,140 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
M735 DBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (M735 DBY) between July 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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