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A3 HLJ

1984 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

227,368 mi
Last recorded227,368 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1984 BMW 5 Series121,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 227,368 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 227,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 226,432 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 226,093 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 225,029 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 223,620 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 221,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 218,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 216,278 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 213,344 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 211,869 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 211,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 209,116 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 205,875 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 201,168 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 201,168 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006

both front tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A3 HLJ is a 1984 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1984 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 121,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 HLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 42 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 HLJ registered?

A3 HLJ is a 1984 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 1984.

Is A3 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 HLJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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