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A187 PCT

1983 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,492 mi
Last recorded105,492 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA187 PCT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 105,492 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 105,492 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

car over heating

Pass 23 Oct 2008 102,128 miles

body kit fitted outer sills passed as seen.general corrosion starting through out vehicle

extensive welding repairs done through out vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2008 102,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

extensive welding repairs done through out vehicle

body kit fitted outer sills passed as seen.general corrosion starting through out vehicle

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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A187 PCT is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A187 PCT, 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 A187 PCT registered?

A187 PCT is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 October 1983.

Is A187 PCT safe to buy?

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