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A968 FAP

1984 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,702 mi
Last recorded114,702 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA968 FAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2006 114,702 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 114,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A968 FAP is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A968 FAP, 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 A968 FAP registered?

A968 FAP is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A968 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A968 FAP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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