MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front position lamp(s) missing both side lamps (1.1.A.3a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Coolant leak over heating ()
Rear shock bump stops missing
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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HBA 765Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HBA 765Y, 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 HBA 765Y registered?
HBA 765Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is HBA 765Y safe to buy?
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