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B188 GYJ

1984 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,902 mi
Last recorded86,902 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB188 GYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 86,902 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,783 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front The off side front wishbone has one of a pair of securing bolts missing so is relying on the remaining bolt to keep it secure. Advise repair of broken bolt.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,641 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front The off side lower suspension arm has one of a pair of mounting bolts broken off in the chassis so is relying on the remaining bolt to keep it attached. Advise repairing the broken bolt asap.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 86,641 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front The off side lower suspension arm has one of a pair of mounting bolts broken off in the chassis so is relying on the remaining bolt to keep it attached. Advise repairing the broken bolt asap.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,380 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,213 miles

Parking Brake Lever Button Sticking

Fail 15 Feb 2019 85,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Button Sticking

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,962 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,611 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 79,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 76,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,846 miles

slight dampness on rear back plates

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,921 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,686 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,330 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,598 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,823 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 62,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

near side front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 61,854 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 60,875 miles

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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B188 GYJ is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B188 GYJ, 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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B188 GYJ is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 August 1984.

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