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B121 TUB

1984 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,582 mi
Last recorded121,582 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 TUB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 121,582 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 121,160 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

1. slight leak on n/s front suspension leg. 2,. Both outer sils becoming corroded. 3. Both rear wheel arches becomiong corroded. 4. Front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at centre.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 115,926 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 115,900 miles

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

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

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

both front flexe brake hoses becoming perished o/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2007 97,382 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 97,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s steeing rack gaiter becoming perished †n/s/r tyre near legal limits

Pass 7 Sep 2006 84,026 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose becoming perished † †slight play in o/s of steering rack † †slight blow on centre exhaust section

Pass 29 Jul 2005 77,491 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 77,491 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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B121 TUB is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B121 TUB, 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 B121 TUB registered?

B121 TUB is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 1984.

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