1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · N971 BWW
1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 147,938 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N971 BWW Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2009
- 147,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N971 BWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (N971 BWW) between December 2005 and October 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
N971 BWW Mileage History
- 12/12/2005129,667 mi
- 30/11/2006136,682 mi+7,015 mi
- 30/11/2006136,682 mi
- 01/09/2008143,203 mi+6,521 mi
- 06/09/2008143,204 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/2009147,937 mi+4,733 mi
- 21/10/2009147,938 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,736 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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