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B153 HFG

1984 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,453 mi
Last recorded86,453 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB153 HFG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 86,453 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 85,499 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,344 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 84,338 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 82,812 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,824 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 79,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,369 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear diff bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,531 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 65,304 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 65,288 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 59,037 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 58,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,008 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 55,008 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,955 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,216 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 47,978 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 47,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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B153 HFG is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B153 HFG, 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 B153 HFG registered?

B153 HFG is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 1984.

Is B153 HFG safe to buy?

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