MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,600 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Under body corroded, covered in grease or other material
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Oil leak gearbox ()
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 ()
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 ;
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of A20 FTH?
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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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