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EEY 170X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,755 mi
Last recorded92,755 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEY 170X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,755 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 92,109 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Nov 2009 87,792 miles

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 86,646 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 86,646 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 86,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s outer door handle in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2007 85,605 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

both front wheel bearings slight play

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 7 Sep 2007 85,600 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

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

front offside sill corroded, not within prescribed areas

rear brakes slight bind

rear tyres starting to crack

underneath of vehicle poor condition corroding

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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EEY 170X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EEY 170X, 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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What year was EEY 170X registered?

EEY 170X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is EEY 170X safe to buy?

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