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HFX 620V

1980 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,648 mi
Last recorded86,648 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFX 620V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 May 2007 86,648 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 86,648 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 86,648 miles

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

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

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

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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HFX 620V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 HFX 620V, 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 46 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 HFX 620V?

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What year was HFX 620V registered?

HFX 620V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 1980.

Is HFX 620V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFX 620V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFX 620V have outstanding finance?

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