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A110 SUU

1983 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,139 mi
Last recorded65,139 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA110 SUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,139 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 65,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 63,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 63,693 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 63,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,665 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 63,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,100 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,714 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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A110 SUU is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A110 SUU, 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.

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What year was A110 SUU registered?

A110 SUU is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A110 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A110 SUU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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