1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M874 GAP
1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1995. Recorded mileage 14,783 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M874 GAP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2009
- 14,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M874 GAP Mileage History
- 24/10/2005115,816 mi
- 13/11/2006121,007 mi+5,191 mi
- 16/11/2006121,210 mi+203 mi
- 30/11/2007130,124 mi+8,914 mi
- 30/11/2007130,124 mi
- 11/11/2008137,792 mi+7,668 mi
- 02/12/2009147,832 mi+10,040 mi
- 03/12/200914,783 mi-133,049 mi
Average of roughly -24,586 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M874 GAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (M874 GAP) between October 2005 and December 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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