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ExpiredMileage
52,507 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Wheelarch corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Wheelarch corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch guard loose/fixing broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear wheel arch guard loose/fixing broken
front position lamps very bright/wired into headlamp dip beam function
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance not tested rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake bring
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front mirror glass cracked
Nearside Rear brake binding/ slightly grabbing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside door mirror glass cracked
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside door mirror glass cracked
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer wheel arches (5.2.6)
slight bind by hand from nearside rear wheel
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing at start of test, then were ok. (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off not flashing at start of test, then were ok (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on not flashing at start of test, then were ok (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer wheel arches (5.2.6)
slight bind by hand from nearside rear wheel
o/s/front door brakeloose
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
o/s/front door brakeloose
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S/F door brake loose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F door brake loose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
All tyres starting too crack on outer wall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
slight corrosion at wheel arches,
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight corrosion at wheel arches,
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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A231 KLN is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 A231 KLN, 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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A231 KLN is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 1984.
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