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A647 UYK

1984 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,900 mi
Last recorded110,900 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA647 UYK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 110,900 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 110,848 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 110,570 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Travel in foot brake

Fail 20 May 2022 110,570 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advanced travel on foot pedal

Fail 19 May 2022 110,570 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advanced travel on foot pedal

Pass 9 Jun 2021 110,181 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 110,181 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 109,854 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 108,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,732 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,340 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 168,985 miles

Oil leak

front prop shaft rubber mount perishing

Fail 18 Feb 2015 168,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front prop shaft rubber mount perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 167,879 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 166,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 165,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 9 Dec 2008 164,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 162,219 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Oct 2006 156,922 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 151,181 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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A647 UYK is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A647 UYK, 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 A647 UYK registered?

A647 UYK is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 1984.

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