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FVL 507Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,141 mi
Last recorded90,141 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 507Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 90,141 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 90,140 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 90,140 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 90,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Cross Member Lower fractuerd (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Cross Member Lower fractuerd (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 90,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Cross Member Lower fractuerd (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Cross Member Lower fractuerd (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,140 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,140 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 90,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing cutting into tyre over bumps (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both cables fitted wrong (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jul 2017 90,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm not moving (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking brake pipe union (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre cut across circumference of tread not to cords

Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,140 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 90,141 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,678 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2012 86,082 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 140,990 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 139,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near /side inner wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 139,482 miles

near /side inner wheel arch has some corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2010 139,182 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near /side inner wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 12 May 2009 137,353 miles

All brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode.

Windscreen washers poor.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 137,190 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode.

washers poor.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 135,498 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 135,405 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 133,699 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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FVL 507Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FVL 507Y, 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.

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FVL 507Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is FVL 507Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 507Y shows 22 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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