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A20 BCE

1995 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BCE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arms corroded all

Undertrays fitted and side skirts at the time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2025

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arms corroded all

Undertrays fitted and side skirts at the time of test

Fail 4 May 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,719 miles

Centre Front steering pipes damp

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s/r lower sills rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2016 119,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s/r lower sills rusty

Centre Front steering pipes damp

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,399 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake supply pipes rusted

Fail 27 Mar 2015 114,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake supply pipes rusted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,842 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012
Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,382 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 99,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 95,396 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 95,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 91,039 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil around rear diff area

Oil leak

Vehicle structure rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2007 84,335 miles

see original advisory sheet

Fail 21 Mar 2007 84,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heat shield on exhaust centre section loose

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Aug 2006 83,667 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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A20 BCE is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1995 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 116,940 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 A20 BCE, 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 31 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 BCE is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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