1984 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · B686 BOE
1984 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 1984. Recorded mileage 128,397 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B686 BOE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2023
- 128,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B686 BOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 BMW 3 Series (B686 BOE) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
B686 BOE Mileage History
- 30/05/2023128,393 mi
- 30/05/2023128,397 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,823 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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