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EYE 434V

1980 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,371 mi
Last recorded88,371 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYE 434V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 88,371 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,371 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,371 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 88,371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,371 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 88,371 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 88,371 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 88,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,371 miles

Corrosion starting to front floor and offside rear inner sill

Corrosion starting to metal brake pipes

Oil leak from engine and gearbox

Slight moverment to steering column

Slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play to offside steering

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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EYE 434V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EYE 434V, 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.

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EYE 434V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 February 1980.

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