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303 URO

1983 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,904 mi
Last recorded52,904 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration303 URO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,904 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 52,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 52,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,267 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,140 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,712 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,471 miles

sleeves on front suspension legs insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2011 51,469 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

sleeves on front suspension legs insecure

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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303 URO is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 88,701 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 303 URO, 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 43 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 303 URO registered?

303 URO is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 1983.

Is 303 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 303 URO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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