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A970 HPJ

1984 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,288 mi
Last recorded67,288 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA970 HPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 67,288 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 67,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 67,255 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,016 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upto backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upto backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded needs wheel removed to access fully (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded need wheel removed to access fully (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 66,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded needs wheel removed to access fully (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded need wheel removed to access fully (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,187 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,142 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 63,142 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,057 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,799 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,221 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 53,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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A970 HPJ is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A970 HPJ, 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 A970 HPJ registered?

A970 HPJ is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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