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EFL 144Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Brown Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,332 mi
Last recorded78,332 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFL 144Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,332 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 78,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 76,623 miles

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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EFL 144Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Brown with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 88,701 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 EFL 144Y, 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 43 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 EFL 144Y?

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What year was EFL 144Y registered?

EFL 144Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 February 1983.

Is EFL 144Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFL 144Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFL 144Y have outstanding finance?

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