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A597 FAL

1984 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,692 mi
Last recorded62,692 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA597 FAL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 62,692 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 62,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 62,418 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 62,349 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 62,278 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 62,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 62,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 62,127 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 62,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 61,932 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

fuel pump mounting bracket bent

Pass 22 May 2015 61,374 miles

fuel bracket mounting bracket bent

Pass 21 May 2014 60,456 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,965 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 54,155 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,728 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 51,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,327 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,892 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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A597 FAL is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A597 FAL, 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 A597 FAL registered?

A597 FAL is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 1984.

Is A597 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A597 FAL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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