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A758 HEC

1983 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,811 mi
Last recorded107,811 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA758 HEC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 107,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,588 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015
Fail 17 Jun 2014 101,590 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,590 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 98,214 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 98,186 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 94,762 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 94,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,548 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 92,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 88,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,067 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,920 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 81,920 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,855 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 7,837 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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A758 HEC is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A758 HEC, 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 A758 HEC registered?

A758 HEC is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A758 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A758 HEC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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