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WIW 1885

1984 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,199 mi
Last recorded123,199 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 1885
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 123,199 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 122,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 122,509 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

heavy corrosion to under-side

Pass 3 May 2006 120,950 miles

front o/side tyre low pressure

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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WIW 1885 is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WIW 1885, 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

How do I check the history of WIW 1885?

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What year was WIW 1885 registered?

WIW 1885 is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is WIW 1885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 1885 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WIW 1885 have outstanding finance?

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