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A46 GHG

1983 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,062 mi
Last recorded78,062 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA46 GHG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,062 miles

underneath vehicle has lot of surface corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,081 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

deteration to front brake ferrals on o/s & n/s front brake hoses

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2007 70,025 miles

allimium covers fitted to bulkhead o/s & n/s

play in o/s steering rack .

Pass 27 May 2006 66,903 miles

N/S+O/S BOTTOM ARM BUSHES PULLING AWAY

N/S+O/S FRONT FLOOR TO SILLS CORRODED

PLAY-IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

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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A46 GHG is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A46 GHG, 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 A46 GHG registered?

A46 GHG is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 August 1983.

Is A46 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A46 GHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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