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A220 LNX

1984 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,297 mi
Last recorded60,297 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA220 LNX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 60,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 60,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 58,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 55,909 miles

Nearside washer jet inop

Pass 31 Jan 2022 54,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 52,882 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 52,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,905 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 50,789 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,243 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,666 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,333 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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A220 LNX is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A220 LNX, 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.

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What year was A220 LNX registered?

A220 LNX is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 1984.

Is A220 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A220 LNX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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