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CTL 914X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,789 mi
Last recorded153,789 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTL 914X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 153,789 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear diff worn

Fail 4 Dec 2012 153,784 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear diff worn

Pass 22 Oct 2011 152,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 148,603 miles

Horn Quite Advice.

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 143,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 138,156 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 138,049 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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CTL 914X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CTL 914X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTL 914X registered?

CTL 914X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is CTL 914X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTL 914X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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