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A802 NHC

1984 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,343 mi
Last recorded105,343 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA802 NHC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 105,343 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 105,343 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 104,960 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 104,959 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F headlamp has chip ion lens N/S/F bumper cap is missing Windscreen washers are slightly weak Welding repairs carried out to N/S/R and O/S/R inner sill panels and O/S/R chassis leg

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A802 NHC is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A802 NHC, 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 A802 NHC registered?

A802 NHC is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 1984.

Is A802 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A802 NHC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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