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A20 AXJ

1987 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,193 mi
Last recorded130,193 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AXJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 130,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 126,176 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 121,958 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 121,958 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 117,688 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 117,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to off side rear seat unable to cheak seat belt correctly

exhaust heavily corroded

near side driving lamp not working

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

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 AXJ is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 116,740 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 AXJ, 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 39 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A20 AXJ?

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What year was A20 AXJ registered?

A20 AXJ is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is A20 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 AXJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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