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HER 42Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,096 mi
Last recorded41,096 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHER 42Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 41,096 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,032 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,573 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 39,041 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 39,028 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 38,960 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 38,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,226 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,239 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 36,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,408 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,742 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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HER 42Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HER 42Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HER 42Y?

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What year was HER 42Y registered?

HER 42Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 August 1982.

Is HER 42Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HER 42Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HER 42Y have outstanding finance?

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