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B256 PGX

1984 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,416 mi
Last recorded122,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB256 PGX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 122,416 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 120,030 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 116,943 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 115,168 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2020 111,904 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 109,878 miles

(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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 109,878 miles

(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

Pass 19 May 2018 106,605 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 106,605 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 106,453 miles

Vehicle has been restored

Pass 31 May 2016 104,185 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for B256 PGX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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