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B421 HFE

1984 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,542 mi
Last recorded155,542 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB421 HFE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 155,542 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 155,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 149,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wiper blades split x2

Pass 17 Apr 2008 143,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 136,217 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 128,731 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 128,710 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B421 HFE is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B421 HFE, 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 B421 HFE registered?

B421 HFE is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 October 1984.

Is B421 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B421 HFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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