1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · N564 JCR
1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1995. Recorded mileage 60,383 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2011.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N564 JCR Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/09/2011
- 60,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N564 JCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (N564 JCR) between September 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
N564 JCR Mileage History
- 28/09/200613,830 mi
- 24/09/200722,909 mi+9,079 mi
- 24/09/200832,031 mi+9,122 mi
- 25/09/200941,069 mi+9,038 mi
- 29/09/201050,837 mi+9,768 mi
- 19/09/201160,383 mi+9,546 mi
Average of roughly 9,358 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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- 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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