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A939 FJU

1983 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,991 mi
Last recorded91,991 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA939 FJU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 91,991 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 91,939 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,694 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 91,694 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,648 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,560 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 91,454 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 91,298 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 90,971 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,509 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 90,509 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,613 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 89,613 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 89,209 miles

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Fail 28 Jun 2007 89,209 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 88,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

Fail 29 Jun 2006 88,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 87,620 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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A939 FJU is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 88,701 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 A939 FJU, 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 43 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 A939 FJU registered?

A939 FJU is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is A939 FJU safe to buy?

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