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A231 KLN

1984 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

52,507 mi
Last recorded52,507 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA231 KLN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,507 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 52,500 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 48,826 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,194 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch guard loose/fixing broken

Fail 6 Jun 2022 47,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,949 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 44,917 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 44,905 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 44,681 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 40,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake bring

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 40,283 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 32,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2016 32,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,151 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 31,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,140 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,453 miles

o/s/front door brakeloose

Fail 16 Jul 2013 30,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/front door brakeloose

Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,689 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,689 miles

O/S/F door brake loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,731 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,961 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,129 miles

slight corrosion at wheel arches,

Fail 21 Jul 2009 25,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion at wheel arches,

Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,591 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007
Fail 18 Jul 2007 20,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,120 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 18,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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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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