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97 LJB

1982 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,594 mi
Last recorded70,594 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 LJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 69,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,569 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,649 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 67,631 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,928 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,883 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,883 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,551 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 65,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,163 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 64,838 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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97 LJB is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 97 LJB, 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 97 LJB registered?

97 LJB is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is 97 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 LJB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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