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A881 TUV

1983 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,746 mi
Last recorded70,746 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA881 TUV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 70,746 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 70,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat sheild fitted unable to carry full exam

Pass 25 May 2021 70,745 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres are over ten years old ,

Pass 22 May 2020 70,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 70,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 70,745 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 70,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2016 70,745 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 70,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 70,741 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 68,284 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 68,284 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 68,284 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear inner arch has corrosion but not within 30cm of suspension or body mountings

Fail 18 May 2013 68,284 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear inner arch has corrosion but not within 30cm of suspension or body mountings

Pass 21 May 2012 68,284 miles

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 18 May 2011 68,284 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 68,258 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 68,252 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front and rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front jacking area surface corroded

offside rear floor surface corroded

Fail 13 May 2009 68,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front and rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front jacking area surface corroded

offside rear floor surface corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 68,121 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside reverse light inoperative

Fail 7 May 2008 68,120 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside reverse light inoperative

Pass 16 May 2007 67,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 22 May 2006 66,853 miles

rear flexible brake pipes corroding on metal ends

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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A881 TUV is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A881 TUV, 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 A881 TUV registered?

A881 TUV is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 December 1983.

Is A881 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A881 TUV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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