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A22 RSB

1984 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,683 mi
Last recorded59,683 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 RSB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 59,683 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 58,873 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,211 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,148 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,818 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery tied in

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,326 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,229 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre side perrished

Fail 28 Oct 2014 48,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre side perrished

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 44,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2011 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres near wear bars

Fail 21 Sep 2009 39,251 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 33,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A22 RSB is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A22 RSB, 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 A22 RSB registered?

A22 RSB is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A22 RSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 RSB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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