1995 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · N885 DNW
1995 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1995. Recorded mileage 179,938 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2793cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
N885 DNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 179,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N885 DNW Mileage History
- 18/06/2024177,427 mi
- 16/06/2026179,883 mi+2,456 mi
- 20/08/2026179,938 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 1,157 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N885 DNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (N885 DNW) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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