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A20 EDB

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EDB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 85,007 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 84,363 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 84,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 85,856 miles

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 EDB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 120,696 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 EDB, 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 36 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 EDB registered?

A20 EDB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is A20 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 EDB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 EDB have outstanding finance?

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