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ASW 992W

1980 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,451 mi
Last recorded103,451 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASW 992W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 103,451 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 102,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 102,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange joint fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 101,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight leak from rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 101,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2018 101,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 100,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 100,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 100,005 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 100,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 99,732 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 7 May 2014 99,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 17 May 2011 99,229 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 98,851 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

left rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 98,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 97,421 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 8 May 2006 96,691 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 96,686 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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ASW 992W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 ASW 992W, 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 46 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 ASW 992W registered?

ASW 992W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 December 1980.

Is ASW 992W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASW 992W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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