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A820 THV

1983 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,563 mi
Last recorded92,563 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA820 THV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 92,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 92,563 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting center floor area corroded resulting in hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes split worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both front (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front tyres cracking slightly

front brake disc surface rust slightly worn not weakened

front sub frame / rear axle corroded in areas still strengthened

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas not resulting in holes

Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber on back of gesrbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 92,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber on back of gesrbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,203 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 90,647 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 90,645 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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A820 THV is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A820 THV, 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 A820 THV registered?

A820 THV is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A820 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A820 THV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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