MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,389 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
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
Body has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
battery sus, car needs jump started
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) ()
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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