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BLD 671Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,067 mi
Last recorded102,067 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLD 671Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,067 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 7 Mar 2018 102,067 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 8 Oct 2016 102,061 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 102,029 miles

Both front jacking points rusted through

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Some rust in boot floor & rear inner wheel archs

Fail 30 Jul 2008 102,029 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front jacking points rusted through

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Some rust in boot floor & rear inner wheel archs

Pass 12 Jul 2007 98,299 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 98,297 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 91,585 miles

main beam switch stiff in operation

oil leak

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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BLD 671Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc 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 BLD 671Y, 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 BLD 671Y registered?

BLD 671Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is BLD 671Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLD 671Y 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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