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A845 OOD

1984 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,871 mi
Last recorded66,871 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA845 OOD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 66,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 64,507 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,980 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 61,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 61,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 59,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,851 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,983 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,721 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,349 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,201 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,200 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A845 OOD is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A845 OOD, 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 A845 OOD registered?

A845 OOD is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 June 1984.

Is A845 OOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A845 OOD shows 14 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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