MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning lamp on
corrosion to n/s outer door sill step and n/s/f inner wheel arch area but not within a prescribed area
o/s mirror glass slightly damaged
propshaft bolt loose
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning lamp on
corrosion to n/s outer door sill step and n/s/f inner wheel arch area but not within a prescribed area
o/s mirror glass slightly damaged
propshaft bolt loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front lower sill/chassis has a small hole caused by corrosion outside of prescribed area.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front lower sill/chassis has a small hole caused by corrosion outside of prescribed area.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Battery insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AWL 342Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 AWL 342Y, 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.
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AWL 342Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 1982.
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