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A200 EMY

1983 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,340 mi
Last recorded110,340 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA200 EMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 110,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 101,683 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 101,683 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion rear tyres worn front struts surface corrosion on full length n/s o/s outer sills corroded n/s o/s rear sub frame bushes worn n/s o/s front loer arms bushes perished

Pass 1 Feb 2006 101,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some wear in rear suspension beam bushes

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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A200 EMY is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A200 EMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A200 EMY?

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What year was A200 EMY registered?

A200 EMY is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 1983.

Is A200 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A200 EMY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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