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A923 SGT

1983 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,226 mi
Last recorded101,226 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA923 SGT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2016 101,226 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arches both sides (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,849 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 99,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,769 miles

Battery tray corroded O/S/F

Front to rear brake line corroded

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

O/S/F brake back plate corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,636 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,727 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,687 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 87,635 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,488 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 76,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 62,922 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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A923 SGT is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A923 SGT, 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 A923 SGT registered?

A923 SGT is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 1983.

Is A923 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A923 SGT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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