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DAE 174W

1980 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,270 mi
Last recorded74,270 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAE 174W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 74,270 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

some cracking o/s/r tyre wall

some rust o/s outer sill

Fail 5 Sep 2007 74,270 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres nearing limit

some cracking o/s/r tyre wall

some rust o/s outer sill

Fail 30 May 2007 74,266 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet will not close

some corrosion o/s outer sill

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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DAE 174W is a 1980 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 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 DAE 174W, 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 46 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 DAE 174W?

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What year was DAE 174W registered?

DAE 174W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 1980.

Is DAE 174W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAE 174W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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