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A267 SDV

1983 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,409 mi
Last recorded84,409 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA267 SDV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 84,409 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 84,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside sil is getting weak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 77,958 miles

front exhaust clamp getting rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,078 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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A267 SDV is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A267 SDV, 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 A267 SDV registered?

A267 SDV is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A267 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A267 SDV shows 4 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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