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FYN 983V

1980 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,910 mi
Last recorded46,910 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYN 983V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,910 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 46,907 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,747 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,746 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,273 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres outer wall cracking

offside front headlamp hazey

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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FYN 983V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 FYN 983V, 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 46 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYN 983V registered?

FYN 983V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 1980.

Is FYN 983V safe to buy?

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