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A879 VOM

1983 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,628 mi
Last recorded48,628 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA879 VOM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2015 48,628 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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A879 VOM is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel 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 A879 VOM, 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 A879 VOM registered?

A879 VOM is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A879 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A879 VOM 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.

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