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B33 WUC

1984 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,233 mi
Last recorded69,233 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 WUC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 69,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,315 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,232 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill / lack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

brake hose ferrule corroded but not to excess, nearside rear & offside rear

Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,561 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

body has corrosion on wheel arch & lower wing, it's without 30cm of the body mountings, nearside rear

body has corrosion on wheel arch & lower wing, it's without 30cm of the body mountings, offside rear

Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,992 miles

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

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Service brake recorded 52% overall.Rear brakes may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,090 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 66,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,075 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 65,075 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,135 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,206 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,450 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,321 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,947 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 57,756 miles

offside rear wheelarch inner panel corroded behind the wheel

slightly blowing at exhaust lower downpipe

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 54,436 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 54,436 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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B33 WUC is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B33 WUC, 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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B33 WUC is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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