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EKA 733Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,699 mi
Last recorded78,699 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKA 733Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,699 miles

Backbox blowing slightly on seam

Nearside front tyre tread and sidewall cracking

Offside front tyre tread and sidewall cracking

Slight sticking of the brake pedal when depressed (not coming fully up)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,532 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking on edges due to age

both front wipers splitting but clearing screen

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,211 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 78,211 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advise all brake pipes corroded

Advise clutch pedel sticks down

advise all coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,960 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 77,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 77,089 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 77,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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EKA 733Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc 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 EKA 733Y, 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 EKA 733Y registered?

EKA 733Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 1982.

Is EKA 733Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKA 733Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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