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AEW 378Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,266 mi
Last recorded29,266 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEW 378Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 29,266 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 29,266 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 28,402 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 26,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 25,225 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,171 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 25,171 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,040 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,376 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,863 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 20,536 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 19,944 miles

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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AEW 378Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 93,094 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 AEW 378Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEW 378Y?

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What year was AEW 378Y registered?

AEW 378Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 August 1982.

Is AEW 378Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEW 378Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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