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A20 CDM

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,670 mi
Last recorded105,670 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CDM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 105,670 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 103,604 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 102,021 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,511 miles

under vehicle covered by substance unable to check properly-both front balljoints slight lift-x2 front links slight play-o/s/r wheel bearing slight play-

Pass 4 Feb 2021 97,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 85,033 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,959 miles

slight corrosion build up on sills

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 83,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 81,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,844 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 80,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 78,952 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 78,952 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlight glass broken

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,202 miles

o s f rack endplay

Fail 28 Jun 2010 74,201 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o s f rack endplay

Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,389 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 71,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage too s f tyre wall

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,331 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 70,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,674 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 68,674 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,396 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 CDM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1994 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 122,065 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 CDM, 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 32 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 A20 CDM registered?

A20 CDM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is A20 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 CDM shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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