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BBK 31M

1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,969 mi
Last recorded45,969 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto72,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 31M
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign 4.2 Auto
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 45,969 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 45,512 miles

Nearside parking brake has low effort

Pass 9 Jul 2018 45,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,184 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,777 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 44,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
370
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 174
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 85
brake binding 82
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BBK 31M is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,435 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 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBK 31M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 43 years old, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBK 31M registered?

BBK 31M is a 1983 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto, first registered on 14 September 1983.

Is BBK 31M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBK 31M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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