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HEX 807Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,112 mi
Last recorded173,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 807Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 173,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2014 172,925 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 172,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 171,783 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 171,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 171,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 170,110 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 168,889 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 168,889 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 166,605 miles

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

Slight play on the N/S steering rack.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 166,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Slight play on the N/S steering rack.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 164,586 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 164,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 163,516 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 163,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion apparent on brake pipe

Pass 12 Jul 2005 158,984 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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HEX 807Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HEX 807Y, 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 HEX 807Y registered?

HEX 807Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 1983.

Is HEX 807Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEX 807Y shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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