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ERD 9V

1980 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,722 mi
Last recorded90,722 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERD 9V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 90,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts slow to recoil

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,722 miles

offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts slow to recoil

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2011 80,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 80,415 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 15 Mar 2010 79,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,021 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 79,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,359 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,108 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING POINTS

Pass 2 Mar 2006 75,796 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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ERD 9V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 ERD 9V, 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 46 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 ERD 9V registered?

ERD 9V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 1980.

Is ERD 9V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERD 9V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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