MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both sills slightly corroded
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear CV gaiter deteriorated
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both sills slightly corroded
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear CV gaiter deteriorated
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump drive system defective belt loose (2.3.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in boot -numerous holes (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel not working (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes corroded (7.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CGC 101X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 CGC 101X, 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.
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What year was CGC 101X registered?
CGC 101X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1982.
Is CGC 101X safe to buy?
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