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AWL 342Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,867 mi
Last recorded162,867 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWL 342Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 162,867 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 162,867 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 162,621 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 162,621 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 162,294 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 162,294 miles

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?

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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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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