1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M746 BLM
1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1995. Recorded mileage 129,580 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1796cc
M746 BLM Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2013
- 129,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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M746 BLM Mileage History
- 08/01/2007101,638 mi
- 09/01/2007101,638 mi
- 19/06/2008110,159 mi+8,521 mi
- 19/11/2009115,117 mi+4,958 mi
- 05/11/2010116,789 mi+1,672 mi
- 18/06/2012126,645 mi+9,856 mi
- 23/06/2012126,645 mi
- 26/06/2013129,580 mi+2,935 mi
Average of roughly 4,322 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
M746 BLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (M746 BLM) between January 2007 and June 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2013 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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