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BMV 9Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2291cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

256,019 mi
Last recorded256,019 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMV 9Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,291cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 256,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 254,939 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 252,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 252,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 247,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 247,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 239,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 23,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 239,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 329,124 miles

JUST STARTING TO RUST ON FLOORS HEAD LIGHT GLASSES

Pass 20 Jul 2011 237,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 237,012 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR LENS CRACED NEAR SIDE DOOR TRIM LOSE RUST ON OFF SIDE REAR SILL

Pass 1 Aug 2009 235,233 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 233,810 miles

REAR TYRES ON LIMMIT FRONT SCREEN CRACKED

Pass 16 Jun 2007 230,182 miles

SMALL CRACK IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 24 Jun 2006 225,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 22,196 miles

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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BMV 9Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,291cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1983 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 88,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BMV 9Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMV 9Y registered?

BMV 9Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 July 1983.

Is BMV 9Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMV 9Y shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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