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A834 UOM

1983 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,218 mi
Last recorded25,218 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA834 UOM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,218 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 25,218 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 May 2008 25,192 miles

both front bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Fail 19 May 2008 25,192 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

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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A834 UOM is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A834 UOM, 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 A834 UOM registered?

A834 UOM is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A834 UOM safe to buy?

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