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AJF 972Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,512 mi
Last recorded140,512 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 972Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 140,512 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 140,124 miles

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2019 139,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavily undersealed under vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2018 138,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 138,370 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 137,883 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

heavy under sealing underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2015 137,364 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear undersill

Pass 9 May 2014 136,529 miles

heavy undersealing under vehicle

Fail 7 May 2014 136,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

heavy undersealing under vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2011 132,913 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded around subframe mounting

Pass 10 Mar 2010 128,503 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight leak from diff

Pass 24 Feb 2009 123,291 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 118,273 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 118,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 111,399 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2006 102,815 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight bind on both front brakes

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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AJF 972Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJF 972Y, 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.

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What year was AJF 972Y registered?

AJF 972Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1982.

Is AJF 972Y safe to buy?

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