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9079 PW

1982 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,027 mi
Last recorded68,027 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9079 PW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 68,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 68,021 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,014 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,998 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,979 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,952 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,924 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,886 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,852 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,391 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 66,359 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,899 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,828 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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9079 PW is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 93,094 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 9079 PW, 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 44 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 9079 PW registered?

9079 PW is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is 9079 PW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9079 PW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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