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A20 OGD

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,729 mi
Last recorded139,729 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OGD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 139,729 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,102 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 135,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 130,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 124,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,131 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 110,313 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 106,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s wipers are split at end but still clear screen

Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,095 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 94,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 90,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 89,444 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 89,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to perished

both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes splits

nearside front fog light glass broken

Pass 3 Apr 2006 84,270 miles

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

nearside front fog light glass broken

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 OGD is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 OGD registered?

A20 OGD is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is A20 OGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 OGD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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