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B104 JNU

1984 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1754cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,234 mi
Last recorded73,234 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB104 JNU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,754cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 73,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,513 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 65,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 65,456 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,456 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 65,359 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 65,359 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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B104 JNU is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,754cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B104 JNU, 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 B104 JNU registered?

B104 JNU is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B104 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B104 JNU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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