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A511 FRA

1984 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,248 mi
Last recorded168,248 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA511 FRA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 168,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 166,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides inner sills to floor pan corroded not excessive yet

Pass 24 Aug 2009 165,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 162,751 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 162,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 158,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 157,521 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A511 FRA is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A511 FRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A511 FRA registered?

A511 FRA is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 July 1984.

Is A511 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A511 FRA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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