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A323 YRD

1983 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,067 mi
Last recorded82,067 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA323 YRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,067 miles

Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded

Nearside Rear Jacking Point Corroded

Nearside Rear Lamp Broken

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Jacking Point Corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,926 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 80,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,321 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 80,321 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,594 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 77,594 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,708 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,156 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 74,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake Wear Warning Light Illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,181 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 72,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front and osr tyre perished

Fail 31 Jul 2009 71,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front and osr tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,785 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 66,265 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 65,326 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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A323 YRD is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A323 YRD, 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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A323 YRD is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 October 1983.

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