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A148 JEY

1983 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA148 JEY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2008 115,154 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 114,272 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 114,272 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

excessive hole & corrosion inside o/s of boot floor

front propshaft rubber coupling cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2006 112,576 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 112,576 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 111,418 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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A148 JEY is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A148 JEY, 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 A148 JEY registered?

A148 JEY is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A148 JEY safe to buy?

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