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A812 NYC

1983 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,528 mi
Last recorded109,528 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA812 NYC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 109,528 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 108,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 108,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 104,958 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 104,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bolt missing off gearbox mountain bracket

Pass 20 Oct 2009 96,289 miles

all streel brakepipes are undersealed and vehicle chassis is undersealed

Fail 20 Oct 2009 96,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all streel brakepipes are undersealed and vehicle chassis is undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,723 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 92,723 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 92,723 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s rear brake sencer wire brocken

warning light on dash

Pass 21 Nov 2006 92,552 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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A812 NYC is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A812 NYC, 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 A812 NYC registered?

A812 NYC is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A812 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A812 NYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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