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EWS 630W

1981 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,754 mi
Last recorded58,754 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWS 630W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 58,754 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,217 miles

corrosion to n/s/f jacking point

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

fuel lines corroded

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,075 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings slight play

fuel pipes rusty

long travel on brake pedal but figures are ok

n/s/f metalbrake pipe rusty

n/side back box rubber hanger missing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,963 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre has cuts in inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,855 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 45,852 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 45,681 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,681 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,637 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 43,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,790 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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EWS 630W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,200 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 EWS 630W, 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 45 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 EWS 630W registered?

EWS 630W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is EWS 630W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWS 630W shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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