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A2 OVL

1995 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,585 mi
Last recorded122,585 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 OVL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2012 122,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 122,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 109,521 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 101,138 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,975 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 98,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 92,043 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 92,043 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 86,979 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 86,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,750 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 83,659 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 145,857 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 83,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A2 OVL is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A2 OVL, 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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What year was A2 OVL registered?

A2 OVL is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A2 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 OVL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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