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BRF 203Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,165 mi
Last recorded119,165 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRF 203Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,165 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 119,152 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 119,140 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 119,127 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 118,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 118,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 117,800 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 117,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 117,289 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 116,691 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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BRF 203Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BRF 203Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRF 203Y registered?

BRF 203Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 1983.

Is BRF 203Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRF 203Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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