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A499 HPW

1983 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,781 mi
Last recorded58,781 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA499 HPW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,781 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 58,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,172 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 58,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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A499 HPW is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A499 HPW, 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

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What year was A499 HPW registered?

A499 HPW is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A499 HPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A499 HPW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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