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A720 ECD

1984 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,458 mi
Last recorded75,458 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA720 ECD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 75,458 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,748 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 73,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,264 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust clamp loose on pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 72,531 miles

Nearside Front pad wear indicator wiring damaged

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,041 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire damaged

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 72,041 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,815 miles

Front screen washer jets weak

Pass 1 May 2014 71,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 May 2014 71,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2012 69,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 69,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,975 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 67,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s rear brake slightly binding

os/ns front floor to sills have corrosive swelling

os/ns rear brake flexy hose ferruls rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2007 67,657 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 69,298 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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A720 ECD is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A720 ECD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A720 ECD?

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What year was A720 ECD registered?

A720 ECD is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 February 1984.

Is A720 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A720 ECD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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