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A326 HHP

1983 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,825 mi
Last recorded135,825 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA326 HHP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2006 135,825 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres rubbing on inner shoulders,front anti-roll bar link bushes,o/s/f tyre rubbing on inner shoulder,n/s/f headlamp beam pattern,handbrake cables

slight play steering rack o/s and n/s,outer and inner sills both sides,fuel pipes corroded,rear exhaust clamp not original,rear driveshaft boots perished

Fail 14 Jun 2006 135,825 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern,handbrake cables corroded.

slight play steering rack offside and nearside,outer and inner sills corroded,fuel pipes corroded,rear exhaust clamp not original,rear driveshaft boots perished,o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres rubbing on inner shoulder,

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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A326 HHP is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 A326 HHP, 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 A326 HHP registered?

A326 HHP is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A326 HHP safe to buy?

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