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A235 NJK

1984 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,932 mi
Last recorded143,932 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA235 NJK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 143,932 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 145,108 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,272 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 140,013 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 137,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 136,938 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 136,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 136,927 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 136,398 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 135,625 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 135,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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Pass 29 Jul 2006 134,473 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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A235 NJK is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A235 NJK, 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 A235 NJK registered?

A235 NJK is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 July 1984.

Is A235 NJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A235 NJK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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