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B419 VLJ

1984 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,065 mi
Last recorded101,065 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB419 VLJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 101,065 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in offside steering

Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,697 miles

both front tca bushes weak/perished

nearside front indicator lense broken

nearside rear inner arch holed and corroded but not within mot fail critera

nearside rear sill ending corroded/thin

offside axle beam bush weak

some brake pipes light corrosion

various suspension bushes weak/perished

Fail 16 Apr 2007 99,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front tca bushes weak/perished

centre exhaust rusty

nearside front indicator lense broken

nearside rear inner arch holed and corroded but not within mot fail critera.

nearside rear sill ending corroded/thin

offside axle beam bush weak

some brake pipes light corrosion

various suspension bushes weak/perished

Pass 27 Apr 2006 98,885 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 98,885 miles

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

Upper Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet struts defective

rust in N/S/R wheel arch

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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B419 VLJ is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B419 VLJ, 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 B419 VLJ registered?

B419 VLJ is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 August 1984.

Is B419 VLJ safe to buy?

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