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A14 POA

1993 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,254 mi
Last recorded117,254 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 POA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 117,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 116,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 115,393 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 115,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 114,825 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s & n\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,202 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 113,541 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 112,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 107,513 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 107,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 104,567 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 103,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,050 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 97,388 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 94,084 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,670 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 90,930 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 86,635 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 82,635 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 78,320 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A14 POA is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 121,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 POA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A14 POA?

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What year was A14 POA registered?

A14 POA is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is A14 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 POA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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