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A574 HLW

1984 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,625 mi
Last recorded103,625 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA574 HLW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 103,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 103,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,893 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,505 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,321 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 905,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,134 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

brake fluid level low

front number plate cracked

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,643 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,818 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 87,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 86,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 84,883 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 83,845 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR SHOCKS WEAK AND SWEATY.

Fail 14 Dec 2005 83,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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A574 HLW is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A574 HLW, 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 A574 HLW registered?

A574 HLW is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 January 1984.

Is A574 HLW safe to buy?

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