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A829 ONM

1983 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,573 mi
Last recorded97,573 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2005
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA829 ONM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2005 97,573 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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A829 ONM is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A829 ONM, 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 A829 ONM registered?

A829 ONM is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 November 1983.

Is A829 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A829 ONM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A829 ONM have outstanding finance?

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