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A743 ADT

1984 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,643 mi
Last recorded156,643 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA743 ADT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2024 156,643 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 156,642 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 156,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 156,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 155,290 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 154,558 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 153,847 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 152,850 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 151,604 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 150,315 miles

front lower inner wings starting to rust

Pass 3 Nov 2011 149,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 148,370 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 146,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 144,427 miles

offside and nearside outer sills getting weak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 150,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 145,040 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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A743 ADT is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A743 ADT, 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

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What year was A743 ADT registered?

A743 ADT is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A743 ADT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A743 ADT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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