MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are a bit pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded in some areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracked/splitting in tread grooves although not yet showing cords, advise to replace (tyres are 18 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front strut bump stops are broken/worn away
front to rear fuel pipes are rusty
fuel pipe/s from fuel pump are corroded
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are a bit pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded in some areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracked/splitting in tread grooves although not yet showing cords, advise to replace (tyres are 18 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front strut bump stops are broken/worn away
front to rear fuel pipes are rusty
fuel pipe/s from fuel pump are corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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FVW 445Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FVW 445Y, 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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What year was FVW 445Y registered?
FVW 445Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 1982.
Is FVW 445Y safe to buy?
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