1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M894 JOB
1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 177,010 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2008. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
M894 JOB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2007
- 177,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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M894 JOB Mileage History
- 23/09/2006161,515 mi
- 24/09/2007177,010 mi+15,495 mi
- 24/09/2007177,010 mi
Average of roughly 15,449 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M894 JOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (M894 JOB) between September 2006 and September 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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