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A14 SBA

1989 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,506 mi
Last recorded139,506 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SBA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 May 2007 139,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 132,911 miles

exhaust rear box very badly corroded & leaking slightly

o/s/f brake hose slightly cracked

o/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly

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 SBA is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 123,356 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 SBA, 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 37 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 SBA registered?

A14 SBA is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is A14 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 SBA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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