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A20 UWS

1995 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,040 mi
Last recorded142,040 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 UWS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 142,040 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 142,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 139,910 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 139,871 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 139,511 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 139,500 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 135,546 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 135,546 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

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 UWS is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 UWS registered?

A20 UWS is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 1995.

Is A20 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 UWS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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