1995 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · N371 BUA
1995 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 1995. Recorded mileage 197,313 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N371 BUA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 197,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N371 BUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (N371 BUA) between July 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
N371 BUA Mileage History
- 27/07/2005155,465 mi
- 26/07/2006160,409 mi+4,944 mi
- 19/07/2007164,617 mi+4,208 mi
- 08/12/2008166,796 mi+2,179 mi
- 20/11/2009170,552 mi+3,756 mi
- 16/11/2010173,606 mi+3,054 mi
- 17/11/2011176,854 mi+3,248 mi
- 28/11/2012179,648 mi+2,794 mi
- 21/11/2013182,978 mi+3,330 mi
- 11/11/2014185,637 mi+2,659 mi
- 26/11/2015187,743 mi+2,106 mi
- 26/11/2015187,743 mi
- 14/11/2016189,622 mi+1,879 mi
- 14/11/2016189,622 mi
- 20/11/2017191,130 mi+1,508 mi
- 20/11/2018192,326 mi+1,196 mi
- 18/11/2019193,961 mi+1,635 mi
- 17/11/2020194,859 mi+898 mi
- 12/11/2021195,327 mi+468 mi
- 14/11/2022195,544 mi+217 mi
- 23/11/2023196,414 mi+870 mi
- 22/11/2024196,986 mi+572 mi
- 19/11/2025197,313 mi+327 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- VANOS Rattle & Seal FailureModerate
The variable valve timing unit (single VANOS on M50TU/M52, dual on M52TU) suffers from Buna-N O-ring hardening and bearing axial play, leading to loss of low-end torque and a noisy marble-in-a-tin-can rattle.
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