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A162 WGK

1984 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,981 mi
Last recorded74,981 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA162 WGK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 74,981 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,560 miles

high level stop lamp not working

n/s rear tyre tread low

o/ outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jun 2009 70,558 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

high level stop lamp not working

n/s rear tyre tread low

o/ outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2008 64,692 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 57,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,720 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 43,720 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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A162 WGK is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A162 WGK, 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 A162 WGK registered?

A162 WGK is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 1984.

Is A162 WGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A162 WGK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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