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BUA 27X

1981 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,680 mi
Last recorded87,680 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUA 27X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2006 87,680 miles

c/o close to limit

Fail 6 Jun 2006 87,667 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

footbrake efficiency close to limit

parking brake efficiency close to limit

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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BUA 27X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,200 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 BUA 27X, 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 45 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 BUA 27X?

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What year was BUA 27X registered?

BUA 27X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is BUA 27X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUA 27X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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