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B145 KPB

1984 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,764 mi
Last recorded169,764 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB145 KPB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 169,764 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 164,296 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 164,296 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 159,644 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 159,556 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 153,983 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 153,983 miles

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

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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B145 KPB is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc 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 B145 KPB, 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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B145 KPB is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 1984.

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