1995 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · A20 VFB
1995 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 13 May 1995. Recorded mileage 83,991 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A20 VFB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2022
- 83,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A20 VFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (A20 VFB) between April 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A20 VFB Mileage History
- 30/04/202283,964 mi
- 14/06/202283,991 mi+27 mi
- 14/06/202283,991 mi
Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
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