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HAH 685Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

232,759 mi
Last recorded232,759 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 685Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2009 232,759 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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HAH 685Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 HAH 685Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HAH 685Y?

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What year was HAH 685Y registered?

HAH 685Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is HAH 685Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAH 685Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HAH 685Y have outstanding finance?

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