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GKO 300Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,361 mi
Last recorded70,361 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKO 300Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,029 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,328 miles

n/s headlight requires attention

o/s + n/s front suspension lower wishbone (rear bushes) in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,874 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

WARNING light on dash.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 65,865 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR light unit filled with water

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

WARNING light on dash.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,259 miles

Both front suspension arm rearmost bushes perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 65,259 miles

Both front suspension arm rearmost bushes perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,606 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE.

Oil leak

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF.

WARNING LIGHT ON AT DASH.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 64,606 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE.

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF.

WARNING LIGHT ON AT DASH.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,540 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,892 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,891 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,820 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 58,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 58,364 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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GKO 300Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1983 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 88,701 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 GKO 300Y, 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 43 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 GKO 300Y registered?

GKO 300Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 1983.

Is GKO 300Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKO 300Y shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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