1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · N999 JDB
1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 93,281 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2014.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N999 JDB Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2013
- 93,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N999 JDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (N999 JDB) between May 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”; “Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)”.
N999 JDB Mileage History
- 04/05/200642,361 mi
- 24/04/200747,455 mi+5,094 mi
- 27/04/200747,500 mi+45 mi
- 09/05/200852,272 mi+4,772 mi
- 12/05/200852,272 mi
- 01/05/200956,484 mi+4,212 mi
- 01/05/200956,484 mi
- 30/04/201059,829 mi+3,345 mi
- 28/05/201059,843 mi+14 mi
- 06/05/201166,878 mi+7,035 mi
- 08/05/201276,500 mi+9,622 mi
- 14/05/201393,281 mi+16,781 mi
Average of roughly 7,245 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
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