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A3 EMR

1984 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

131,186 mi
Last recorded131,186 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 131,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 129,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 128,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 127,673 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 127,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 126,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 126,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes have been under sealed

Pass 6 Mar 2019 124,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,174 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,425 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,654 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,584 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 52,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,483 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

rusr to outer sill by off side rear subfrasme mounting

rust to off side rear chassis/inner wing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,881 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes slightly binding on

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

o/s/r fuel pipe cover rusty

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusty

Fail 29 Feb 2008 50,881 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes slightly binding on

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

o/s/r fuel pipe cover rusty

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,876 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 49,874 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 48,789 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 48,789 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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A3 EMR is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1984 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 100,114 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 A3 EMR, 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 42 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 A3 EMR registered?

A3 EMR is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 1984.

Is A3 EMR safe to buy?

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