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CBY 641Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,028 mi
Last recorded86,028 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 641Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,028 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,893 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,720 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,816 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 84,590 miles

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Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,474 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,294 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,918 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 82,808 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,597 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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CBY 641Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CBY 641Y, 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

How do I check the history of CBY 641Y?

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What year was CBY 641Y registered?

CBY 641Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is CBY 641Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBY 641Y shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CBY 641Y have outstanding finance?

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