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A426 GDH

1983 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,109 mi
Last recorded76,109 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA426 GDH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,109 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 76,109 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,806 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2007 74,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,251 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 73,204 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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A426 GDH is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A426 GDH, 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 A426 GDH registered?

A426 GDH is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 August 1983.

Is A426 GDH safe to buy?

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