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A734 MEL

1984 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,917 mi
Last recorded136,917 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA734 MEL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 136,917 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 136,912 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 135,476 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 135,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 131,266 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 23 Sep 2008 131,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 128,263 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 128,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 123,915 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 123,915 miles

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 †

Pass 8 Sep 2005 119,012 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 119,012 miles

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.

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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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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A734 MEL is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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