1995 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · GRE 357Y
1995 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1995. Recorded mileage 55,085 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GRE 357Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 55,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GRE 357Y Mileage History
- 08/04/202438,222 mi
- 25/03/202546,771 mi+8,549 mi
- 25/03/202546,772 mi+1 mi
- 30/03/202654,961 mi+8,189 mi
- 22/04/202655,085 mi+124 mi
Average of roughly 8,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GRE 357Y 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 (GRE 357Y) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”.
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