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FMJ 835Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,923 mi
Last recorded84,923 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMJ 835Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,923 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 84,922 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 84,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2008 84,523 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,523 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 84,188 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 84,188 miles

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

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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FMJ 835Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FMJ 835Y, 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 FMJ 835Y?

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What year was FMJ 835Y registered?

FMJ 835Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 1982.

Is FMJ 835Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMJ 835Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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