1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · N558 RKV
1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1995. Recorded mileage 124,584 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,584 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
N558 RKV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2011
- 124,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N558 RKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (N558 RKV) between June 2005 and March 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
N558 RKV Mileage History
- 30/06/200593,270 mi
- 02/07/200593,383 mi+113 mi
- 20/12/2006109,171 mi+15,788 mi
- 31/07/2007109,182 mi+11 mi
- 09/08/2007109,182 mi
- 01/09/2008117,395 mi+8,213 mi
- 05/09/2008117,462 mi+67 mi
- 05/11/2009121,448 mi+3,986 mi
- 05/02/2010121,486 mi+38 mi
- 24/03/2011124,584 mi+3,098 mi
Average of roughly 5,465 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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