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APF 133Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,508 mi
Last recorded110,508 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPF 133Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 110,508 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 107,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearsidef front seat excess movemen

Pass 5 Nov 2007 104,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,501 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 93,497 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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APF 133Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 APF 133Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APF 133Y registered?

APF 133Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 1983.

Is APF 133Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APF 133Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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