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ALJ 149Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,494 mi
Last recorded76,494 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALJ 149Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 76,494 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,575 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 74,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 74,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 73,526 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 72,610 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 72,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 72,052 miles

Both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 8 May 2009 72,045 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 7 May 2008 71,444 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 71,135 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 70,757 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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ALJ 149Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ALJ 149Y, 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

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What year was ALJ 149Y registered?

ALJ 149Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is ALJ 149Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALJ 149Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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