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A227 ENU

1984 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,639 mi
Last recorded95,639 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA227 ENU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 95,639 miles

body corrosion all over..

nearside front tyre wearing low inner tread pattern..

rear suspension bushers wearing..

slight play in offside , nearside steering rack balls..

Fail 25 May 2010 95,639 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

body corrosion all over..

nearside front tyre wearing low inner tread pattern..

rear suspension bushers wearing..

slight play in offside , nearside steering rack balls..

Pass 15 May 2009 95,471 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all four shockers corroded

corrosion on all underside of car

corrosion on metal brake pipe

rear brakes uneven application

Pass 28 May 2008 95,351 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 95,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrossion on brake pipes

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 16 May 2007 94,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 93,690 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 93,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR LOWER ARM BUSHES

WIPERS DON'T RETURN TO PARKED POSITION

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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A227 ENU is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A227 ENU, 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 A227 ENU registered?

A227 ENU is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 1984.

Is A227 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A227 ENU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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