MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,416 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
(all coil springs non standard) (onset of corrosion on all 4 sill/floor jacking points and o/s/r damaged)
Brake pipe slightly corroded [3.6.B.2c] Rear (both steel pipes on suspension arms corroded)ms
slight play in both front seat runners/folding mechanisms
(all coil springs non standard) (onset of corrosion on all 4 sill/floor jacking points and o/s/r damaged)
Brake pipe slightly corroded [3.6.B.2c] Rear (both steel pipes on suspension arms corroded)ms
Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
slight play in both front seat runners/folding mechanisms
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both steel pipes on suspension arms corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all coil springs non standard
onset of corrosion on all 4 sill/floor jacking points and o/s/r damaged
slight play in both front seat runners/folding mechanisms
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced presenter removed tinting from low beam units for test (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both steel pipes on suspension arms corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
all coil springs non standard
onset of corrosion on all 4 sill/floor jacking points and o/s/r damaged
slight play in both front seat runners/folding mechanisms
Vehicle has been restored
all tyres have slight age cracks
slight damage o/s/r sill/jacking point
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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B256 PGX is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 B256 PGX, 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 B256 PGX registered?
B256 PGX is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is B256 PGX safe to buy?
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