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B399 XNE

1984 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 2291cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,628 mi
Last recorded61,628 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB399 XNE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,291cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 61,628 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 61,299 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 60,734 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 60,734 miles

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

Both rear axle tube bushs split

Both rear shockabsorber top rubber mounting bushs split

Front subframe very corroeded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 59,494 miles

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

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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B399 XNE is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 2,291cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B399 XNE, 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 B399 XNE registered?

B399 XNE is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B399 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B399 XNE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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