CarVerify

Free Car Check

HBA 765Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,534 mi
Last recorded146,534 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 765Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 146,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 145,814 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 145,722 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 145,722 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 145,720 miles

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?

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HBA 765Y?

You can check the full history of HBA 765Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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?

The MOT history for HBA 765Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HBA 765Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HBA 765Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.