MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,065 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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.
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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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