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ABB 204M

1980 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,823 mi
Last recorded24,823 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 204M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,823 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 24,665 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,665 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,237 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

note o/s rear seat belt is lap type fitted diagonaly. also advise poor routing of fuel pipes at rear advise hand brake cables becoming rusted.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,340 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 23,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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ABB 204M is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 ABB 204M, 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 46 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 ABB 204M registered?

ABB 204M is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 1980.

Is ABB 204M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABB 204M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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