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ARC 84Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,447 mi
Last recorded183,447 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 84Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2007 183,447 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 183,447 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both parking brake cables outer part splitting & in poor condition

various areas of chassis corrosion

various brake pipes corroded slightly

rubber fuel hose starting to split

Pass 2 Feb 2006 175,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

vehicle underbody has extensive repairs to floors, floor to sill joints, outer sills, closing sills

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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ARC 84Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ARC 84Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARC 84Y registered?

ARC 84Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is ARC 84Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARC 84Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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