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DDV 812T

1979 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,130 mi
Last recorded84,130 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDV 812T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,130 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rust forming on n/s/r wheelarch

Fail 21 Jan 2017 84,130 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rust forming on n/s/r wheelarch

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,057 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rust forming in n/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 31 Oct 2015 84,057 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rust forming in n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,046 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 84,046 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 84,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,975 miles

nearside rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,975 miles

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

corrosion in offside front jacking point

nearside rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front door check straps broken,n/s/front tyre cut in side wall,both sills,o/s front floor,rear inner archs corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,598 miles

o/s rear arch corroded,rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,847 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 81,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 80,848 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 77,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 79,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r exhaust mount cracking

oil leak

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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DDV 812T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 81,847 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 DDV 812T, 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 47 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 DDV 812T registered?

DDV 812T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is DDV 812T safe to buy?

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