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A385 AMK

1984 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,951 mi
Last recorded157,951 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1984 BMW 3 Series100,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA385 AMK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 157,951 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 157,781 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 157,691 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 157,315 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 155,845 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replace (3.6.B.4d)

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)

corrosion around front jacking points

Fail 10 Jan 2017 155,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in lamp (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replace (3.6.B.4d)

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)

corrosion around front jacking points

Pass 23 Dec 2015 155,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 155,354 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 155,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 153,331 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

The exhaust system is rusty

Wipers.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 151,044 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking.

Slight water damage to the front number plate.

The front and rear suspension rubber bushes are cracking.

Wipers.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 148,704 miles

The front tyres are cracking.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

The front sills are rusty.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 147,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Slight water damage to the front number plate.

The n/s front tyres are cracking.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 147,387 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Slight water damage to the front number plate.

The n/s front tyres are cracking.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 144,661 miles

The front tyres are cracking.

The n/s rear sill and wheel arch are rusty.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 141,980 miles

All the front suspension rubbers are cracking.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 139,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 136,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 134,697 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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A385 AMK is a 1984 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A385 AMK, 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 A385 AMK registered?

A385 AMK is a 1984 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A385 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A385 AMK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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