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BFW 584X

1981 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,143 mi
Last recorded63,143 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 584X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,589 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,226 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,855 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 42,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,781 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 39,780 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 39,588 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 33,048 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 33,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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BFW 584X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,200 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 BFW 584X, 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 45 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 BFW 584X registered?

BFW 584X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 December 1981.

Is BFW 584X safe to buy?

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