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A508 AMW

1983 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,607 mi
Last recorded47,607 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA508 AMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 47,607 miles

front shocks rusty, underside rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,965 miles

front shocks rusty, Rusty all over under side

Fail 8 Aug 2022 46,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg visible through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers and springs corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 46,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 42,708 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,155 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 41,855 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,364 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front + rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,040 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,744 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 40,655 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)

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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle and brake pipes undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,770 miles

corrosion on nearisde rear sill

corrosion on offside rear sill

general corrosion on floorpan

general corrosion on suspension components

poor pattern on offside dipped beam

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,248 miles

play in nearside seat assembly

play in offside seat assembly

corrosion on nearside floor pan

corrosion on offside floor pan

offside wiper blade split

oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion around battery tray

corrosion around nearside top suspension mount

poor beam pattern on nearside headlight

poor beam pattern on offside headlight

Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,414 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,815 miles

N/S O/S FRONT HEAD LIGHT GLASS TARNISHED

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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A508 AMW is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A508 AMW, 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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A508 AMW is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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