MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,834 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.
undersill has been applied under-body of the vehicle at various places.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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A972 DPE is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 A972 DPE, 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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How do I check the history of A972 DPE?
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What year was A972 DPE registered?
A972 DPE is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 1983.
Is A972 DPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for A972 DPE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A972 DPE have outstanding finance?
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