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A532 TEW

1984 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,035 mi
Last recorded52,035 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA532 TEW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,035 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,966 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,687 miles

off side front wing lower section rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2008 51,659 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wing lower section corroded by sill

Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,986 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 50,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,907 miles

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

head light aim on low limit

suggest windscreen washers realigned

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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A532 TEW is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A532 TEW, 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 A532 TEW registered?

A532 TEW is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A532 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A532 TEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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