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AWK 668Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,079 mi
Last recorded116,079 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWK 668Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 116,079 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 116,077 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 108,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 104,576 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 104,576 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 101,446 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 101,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 99,687 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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AWK 668Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AWK 668Y, 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 AWK 668Y registered?

AWK 668Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is AWK 668Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWK 668Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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