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ATT 449Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,924 mi
Last recorded120,924 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATT 449Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 120,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 120,238 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 120,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 120,051 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 120,051 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 119,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 119,298 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 117,740 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 117,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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ATT 449Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ATT 449Y, 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 ATT 449Y registered?

ATT 449Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is ATT 449Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATT 449Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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