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A502 UYT

1984 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,333 mi
Last recorded94,333 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA502 UYT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 94,333 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,143 miles

slight damage to n/s head light

Pass 17 Jun 2021 93,761 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 93,760 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2012 92,873 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 90,562 miles

nearside front jacking point slightly corroded (not excessive)

nearside rear jacking point corroded (not excessive)

offside front jacking point slighty corroded ( not excessive )

offside rear jacking point slightly corroded ( not excessive )

Fail 8 Oct 2011 90,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front jacking point slightly corroded (not excessive)

nearside rear jacking point corroded (not excessive)

offside front jacking point slighty corroded ( not excessive )

offside rear jacking point slightly corroded ( not excessive )

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,233 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 89,233 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 86,189 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 83,675 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,528 miles

1 of 3 fuel pump mountings split

water leaking from w/pump or hoses

wiper blade performance past best

Fail 21 Jan 2008 81,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 of 3 fuel pump mountings split

water leaking from w/pump or hoses

wiper blade performance past best

Pass 22 Jan 2007 79,621 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 77,679 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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A502 UYT is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A502 UYT, 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 A502 UYT registered?

A502 UYT is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 1984.

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