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88,918 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake reaction bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front brake pipes corroding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
front brake pipes corroding
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underneath vehicle near bulk head ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Just behind strut turret inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Sill and wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill, near wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Slight chassis/body corrosion
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Just behind strut turret inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underneath vehicle near bulk head ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Just behind strut turret inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Sill and wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill, near wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Slight chassis/body corrosion
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
metal fuel supply pipes slightly corroded
Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
metal fuel supply pipes slightly corroded
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Propshaft component defective
fuel tank damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Propshaft component defective
fuel tank damaged
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel cap seal perishing
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel cap seal perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
WASHER VALVE LEAKING==FR NO PLATE CRACKED==REAR PADS APPEAR LOW==PLAY IN OS RACK JOINT
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
DASH IN SERVICE MODE==FR NO PLATE CRACKEDBONNET DAMPER U/S REQ DOING BEFORE ANY MOT WORK
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A6 BNW is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 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 A6 BNW, 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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What year was A6 BNW registered?
A6 BNW is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is A6 BNW safe to buy?
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