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A66 TYW

1984 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA66 TYW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel and inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 74,415 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,175 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front panel is damaged but no sharp edges

nearside front wheelarch has surface corrosion

nearside rear wheelarch has surface corrosion

oil leak

rear panel is damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 4 Mar 2013 74,175 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front panel is damaged but no sharp edges

nearside front wheelarch has surface corrosion

nearside rear wheelarch has surface corrosion

oil leak

rear panel is damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,780 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front door mirror slightly cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2012 73,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,350 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 73,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,026 miles

Battery insecure

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES OUTER TREADS CRACKS

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHT CRACK

REAR BUMPER SLIGHT DENT

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT CRACKS

Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,185 miles

all four tyres have excessive cracks in outer wall and treads.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 71,719 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 71,719 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,198 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 71,198 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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A66 TYW is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A66 TYW, 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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A66 TYW is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 January 1984.

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