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6 MKP

1984 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,603 mi
Last recorded50,603 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 MKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,603 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 50,603 miles

Battery light on display flickers slightly.

Both front headlamp aims are on the lower limit

Dash pod unit is slightly loose.

Offside rear sub frame bush has signs of perishing.

Signs of slight dampness on the gearbox.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 50,603 miles

Battery light flickering slightly on display.

Dash display is slightly loose.

Slight dampness around gearbox sump pan

Slight signs of perishing on the offside rear sub frame bush.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 50,603 miles

Both front headlamp aims are on the lower limit.

Dash pod display is slightly loose.

Signs of perishing on the offside rear sub frame bush.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,603 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,603 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 50,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,603 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,607 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,603 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,602 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 50,500 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,018 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 49,375 miles

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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6 MKP is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 6 MKP, 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 6 MKP registered?

6 MKP is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 6 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 MKP shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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