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A352 MFX

1984 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,633 mi
Last recorded69,633 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA352 MFX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,461 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 69,107 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 May 2019 69,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 68,696 miles

Oil leak front end ()

Fail 1 May 2018 68,691 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak front end ()

Pass 17 May 2017 67,797 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 67,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 67,147 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 67,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan cover insecure (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 66,445 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2015 66,441 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 65,599 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 64,069 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 64,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 62,939 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 62,939 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,530 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,456 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small cut in nearside front tyre wall.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,612 miles

Offside front tyre has a small cut in inner sidewall.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,516 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 56,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,534 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 54,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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A352 MFX is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A352 MFX, 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 A352 MFX registered?

A352 MFX is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 1984.

Is A352 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A352 MFX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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