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A235 NWL

1984 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,941 mi
Last recorded82,941 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA235 NWL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,941 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,014 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 82,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 81,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f jacking point very weak

clutch fades when held down

Pass 26 Jan 2006 80,133 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 NWL is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

A235 NWL is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A235 NWL safe to buy?

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