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A441 YGL

1983 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,064 mi
Last recorded106,064 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA441 YGL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,064 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 106,064 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,060 miles

Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 106,059 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 106,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 105,845 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 105,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,081 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat base broken

front tyres slight deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat base broken

front tyres slight deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2013 105,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 105,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 104,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 104,779 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 104,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 103,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 102,292 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 101,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 100,253 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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A441 YGL is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A441 YGL, 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 A441 YGL registered?

A441 YGL is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A441 YGL safe to buy?

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