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A20 FTH

1989 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,600 mi
Last recorded123,600 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FTH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 122,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 122,082 miles

Under body corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 7 Mar 2019 120,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 115,151 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 115,077 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,597 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 6 Aug 2016 113,597 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,986 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

bonnet stay shock absorber faulty

rear tyres worn to 3mm in places ;

Pass 8 Aug 2013 110,929 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 110,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/f bump stop badly perished/falling apart

rear exhaust box badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 110,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 110,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 109,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 107,061 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 102,759 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 102,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

END FLOAT STEERING RACK.REAR PADS LOW.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 97,374 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 FTH is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A20 FTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 FTH registered?

A20 FTH is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is A20 FTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 FTH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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