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GGC 382X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,528 mi
Last recorded72,528 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGC 382X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,528 miles

some play in rack

Fail 22 Apr 2014 72,525 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wheels have rub / chafing marks on inner edgeges, unable to see cause

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,413 miles

both rear silencers blowing slightly

exhaust mountings badly perished

minor corrosion in nearside front chassis (2 PLACES)

offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,409 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear silencers blowing slightly

exhaust mountings badly perished

minor corrosion in nearside front chassis (2 PLACES)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 71,402 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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GGC 382X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 GGC 382X, 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 GGC 382X registered?

GGC 382X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 1982.

Is GGC 382X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGC 382X shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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