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FWW 259M

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,832 mi
Last recorded76,832 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 259M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,832 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,821 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,808 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,695 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 76,527 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 76,511 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Whole underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2006 75,684 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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FWW 259M is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 FWW 259M, 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 FWW 259M?

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What year was FWW 259M registered?

FWW 259M is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 August 1982.

Is FWW 259M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 259M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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