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HEB 321X

1982 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

152,693 mi
Last recorded152,693 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEB 321X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 152,693 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 152,641 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 152,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 152,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 152,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 152,457 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 152,390 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 152,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 152,184 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 152,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 152,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 151,970 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 151,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 151,855 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 151,689 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 151,530 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 151,375 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 151,362 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 151,134 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 17 May 2010 151,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 20 May 2009 150,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 150,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 150,492 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 150,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2006 150,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S Front & N/S Rear Brake Hose Ferrules Rusty

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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HEB 321X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 HEB 321X, 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 HEB 321X registered?

HEB 321X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 1982.

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