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DKS 279X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,783 mi
Last recorded38,783 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKS 279X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,783 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,420 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,129 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 38,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,090 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 37,627 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,354 miles

rear axle nearside & offside bushes are worn and bonding starting to seperate

Pass 10 Apr 2009 36,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,730 miles

nearside front rack end has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,434 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 36,434 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,927 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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