MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,783 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
rear axle nearside & offside bushes are worn and bonding starting to seperate
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front rack end has slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres sidewalls starting to get poor condition
offside rear diff. seal showing signs of leak
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DKS 279X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 DKS 279X, 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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How do I check the history of DKS 279X?
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What year was DKS 279X registered?
DKS 279X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 1982.
Is DKS 279X safe to buy?
The MOT history for DKS 279X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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