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1982 D

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,903 mi
Last recorded65,903 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1982 D
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 65,903 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 58,608 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 50,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 38,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 38,961 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 32,457 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 24,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 19,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge close to 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre tread scrubbed on outer edge close to 1.6mm

Pass 13 May 2019 13,407 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 11,081 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 11,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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1982 D is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 64,004 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 1982 D, 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 11 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1982 D?

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What year was 1982 D registered?

1982 D is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 June 2015.

Is 1982 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1982 D shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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