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B426 FOF

1984 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,389 mi
Last recorded117,389 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB426 FOF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 117,389 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 116,754 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,419 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 115,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 115,278 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear, top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

needs a starter motor, keeps jamming

underside and components corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 115,257 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear, top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

needs a starter motor, keeps jamming

underside and components corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 114,668 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery sus, car needs jump started

Fail 20 Oct 2016 70,418 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

battery sus, car needs jump started

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B426 FOF is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B426 FOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B426 FOF registered?

B426 FOF is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B426 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B426 FOF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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