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A833 RYB

1984 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,973 mi
Last recorded142,973 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA833 RYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 142,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 140,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test vehicle modified for track use ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 137,808 miles

Vehicle built for track use no rear seats at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2015 136,966 miles

vehicle modified for track use no rear seats or seat belts at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2013 135,492 miles

Vehicle modified for track use no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2013 135,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle modified for track use no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2011 133,391 miles

vehicle modified for track use no rear seats fitted at time of test or rear seat belts fitted.

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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A833 RYB is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A833 RYB, 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 A833 RYB registered?

A833 RYB is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 1984.

Is A833 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A833 RYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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