MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,917 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in both inner steering rack joints
surface corrosion to both outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight rear diff oil leak
n/s door mirror cracked
surface corrosion to o/s outer sill
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
n/s door mirror cracked
surface corrosion to o/s outer sill
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
all rubber fuel hoses in engine bay slightly cracked
chips in windscreen
gearbox rubber drive coupling splitting
offside wiper blade split on end
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine oil leak †
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leak †
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A734 MEL is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 A734 MEL, 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 A734 MEL registered?
A734 MEL is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1984.
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