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A865 YMO

1984 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,381 mi
Last recorded64,381 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA865 YMO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,184 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 63,323 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 62,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 62,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,240 miles

THE FRONT FLOORS ARE RUSTING NEAR THE FRONT JACKING POINTS

Fail 31 Jul 2018 62,240 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DELAMINATED. (0.1 (d))

THE FRONT FLOORS ARE RUSTING NEAR THE FRONT JACKING POINTS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,170 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR AND LIGHT OUTPUT IS LOW

ENGINE IDLE IS POOR AND HC ONLY PASSES AT 2000 RPM

Fail 31 Jul 2017 57,170 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR AND LIGHT OUTPUT IS LOW

ENGINE IDLE IS POOR AND HC ONLY PASSES AT 2000 RPM

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,145 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 57,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,442 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 56,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,523 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,620 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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A865 YMO is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A865 YMO, 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 A865 YMO registered?

A865 YMO is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A865 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A865 YMO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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