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A341 NHC

1983 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA341 NHC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 78,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 75,125 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 75,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A341 NHC is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A341 NHC, 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 A341 NHC?

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What year was A341 NHC registered?

A341 NHC is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 1983.

Is A341 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A341 NHC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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