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AFS 577S

1983 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,088 mi
Last recorded31,088 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFS 577S
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 31,088 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 31,056 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 31,056 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,008 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 30,895 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

parking brake efficiency only just met(19%

service brake efficiency only just met(53%

Pass 1 Dec 2015 30,637 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,414 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,082 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Oil leak from suspect rocker cover and head gasket area.

Slight coolant leak from water pump.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,845 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 29,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,553 miles

Rear section of exhaust corroded in places.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,264 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,927 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,385 miles

blow rear exhaust joint

slight leak steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,893 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,525 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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AFS 577S is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AFS 577S, 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 AFS 577S registered?

AFS 577S is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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