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B367 BJW

1984 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,747 mi
Last recorded138,747 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB367 BJW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 138,747 miles

slightly reduced brake effort from offside rear parking brake on RBT

slightly reduced reserve travel from parking brake lever

surface corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 9 Sep 2011 138,069 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

o/s front lower spoiler slightly insecure

o/s front top shock absorber cover deteriorating

surface corrosion to o/s front outer sill

surface corrosion to o/s rear inner sill

Pass 4 Sep 2010 136,974 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

o/s front top shock absorber cover deteriorating

o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2009 136,513 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine leaking oil

surface corrosion to all fuel and brake pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2009 136,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine leaking oil

surface corrosion to all fuel and brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2008 135,261 miles

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 130,776 miles

n/s headlamp intensity on minimum.

slight wear to n/s front lower wishbone bush.

small split to n/s wiperblade but clearing screen adequetly.

surface corrosion to the o/s outer sill.

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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B367 BJW is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B367 BJW, 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 B367 BJW registered?

B367 BJW is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B367 BJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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