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FAT 659Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,230 mi
Last recorded21,230 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAT 659Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 21,230 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 21,192 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 21,148 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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FAT 659Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FAT 659Y, 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

How do I check the history of FAT 659Y?

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What year was FAT 659Y registered?

FAT 659Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 1982.

Is FAT 659Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAT 659Y 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 FAT 659Y have outstanding finance?

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