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BLD 676Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,409 mi
Last recorded38,409 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLD 676Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,409 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,397 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 37,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 676Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BLD 676Y, 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

How do I check the history of BLD 676Y?

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What year was BLD 676Y registered?

BLD 676Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 October 1982.

Is BLD 676Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLD 676Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BLD 676Y have outstanding finance?

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