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ALO 812Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Yellow Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,952 mi
Last recorded109,952 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALO 812Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 109,952 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 132,168 miles

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

Fuel lines showing signs off corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 131,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 131,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 130,270 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 130,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

no reverse lights

oil leak

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 12,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 129,634 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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ALO 812Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Yellow with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ALO 812Y, 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 ALO 812Y registered?

ALO 812Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is ALO 812Y safe to buy?

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