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A873 TWS

1984 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,785 mi
Last recorded128,785 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA873 TWS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 128,785 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 128,785 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 126,259 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 126,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner sill has a hole

Pass 28 Apr 2008 125,128 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Fail 26 Apr 2008 125,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 4 Jun 2007 117,243 miles

Corrosion o/s and n/s rear wheel arch panel area

Pass 31 May 2006 112,658 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 112,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2005 110,911 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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A873 TWS is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A873 TWS, 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 A873 TWS registered?

A873 TWS is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 April 1984.

Is A873 TWS safe to buy?

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