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A683 TUU

1983 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,165 mi
Last recorded59,165 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA683 TUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,165 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,925 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,736 miles

Wipers do not self cancel.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,184 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 58,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,202 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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A683 TUU is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A683 TUU, 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

How do I check the history of A683 TUU?

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What year was A683 TUU registered?

A683 TUU is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 October 1983.

Is A683 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A683 TUU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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