1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · N31 UHP
1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 1995. Recorded mileage 125,926 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N31 UHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 125,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N31 UHP Mileage History
- 12/11/2021115,906 mi
- 18/01/2023121,171 mi+5,265 mi
- 17/02/2023212,183 mi+91,012 mi
- 03/07/2024124,286 mi-87,897 mi
- 29/08/2025125,926 mi+1,640 mi
Average of roughly 2,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N31 UHP 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 (N31 UHP) between November 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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