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A20 OBV

1995 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,627 mi
Last recorded94,627 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside parking brake effort poor but overall effort ok

Pass 26 Feb 2025 91,063 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 91,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,371 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 85,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 83,389 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S. ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,937 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,757 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 78,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Corroded on shaft very thin. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And brake pipe union. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,849 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules And brake pipe union. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 69,506 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,474 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,686 miles

advised osr brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2014 56,686 miles

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

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

advised osr brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,852 miles

advised sill cover fitted

advised slight corrosion osr brake pipe

advised slight play inner rack end nsf

Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,619 miles

Battery tray corroded

Front brake disc,s corroded

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 48,303 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery tray corroded

Front brake disc,s corroded

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,778 miles

advised nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised osf bottom ball joint slight play

advised osf nsf bottom arm rear bushes slight play

advised osf slight play inner rack end

Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,239 miles

advised chip in screen zone b not bigger than 40mm

advised rear brake pipes not check as going over fuel tank

Fail 22 Jan 2010 42,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advised chip in screen zone b not bigger than 40mm

advised rear brake pipes not check as going over fuel tank

advised unable to check condition of nsr coilspring

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,919 miles

advised slight play nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,140 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,614 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 36,614 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advised corrosion os ns rear brake pipes

advised cut in tread osr tyre

advised slight corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,617 miles

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)

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 OBV is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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