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A209 JGW

1984 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,781 mi
Last recorded110,781 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA209 JGW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2024 110,781 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 110,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 110,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 110,350 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 109,955 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 107,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 105,041 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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A209 JGW is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A209 JGW, 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 A209 JGW registered?

A209 JGW is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A209 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A209 JGW shows 7 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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