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DAD 603Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,077 mi
Last recorded81,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 603Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,077 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,561 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 80,512 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,914 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 76,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DAD 603Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DAD 603Y, 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 DAD 603Y registered?

DAD 603Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 1983.

Is DAD 603Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAD 603Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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