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A320 ESF

1984 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,110 mi
Last recorded41,110 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA320 ESF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,110 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 41,104 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,312 miles

Entire underside heavily undersealed

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sills floor chassis all heavily waxoiled throughout

Pass 20 Nov 2010 28,520 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,976 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,346 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 21,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 17,897 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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A320 ESF is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A320 ESF, 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 A320 ESF registered?

A320 ESF is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 June 1984.

Is A320 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A320 ESF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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