1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M862 CYJ
1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1995. Recorded mileage 40,545 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2009.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M862 CYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2008
- 40,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M862 CYJ Mileage History
- 27/05/200517,101 mi
- 20/05/200632,861 mi+15,760 mi
- 20/05/200632,861 mi
- 06/12/200740,162 mi+7,301 mi
- 08/04/200840,545 mi+383 mi
Average of roughly 8,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M862 CYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (M862 CYJ) between May 2005 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
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