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A130 UYK

1984 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,471 mi
Last recorded132,471 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 UYK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 132,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 132,471 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 132,471 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 132,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 131,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 128,923 miles

all tyres perished

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 125,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 122,780 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 119,682 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 115,576 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 115,532 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A130 UYK is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A130 UYK, 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 A130 UYK?

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What year was A130 UYK registered?

A130 UYK is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A130 UYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A130 UYK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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