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HGC 376X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,815 mi
Last recorded151,815 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 376X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 151,815 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 151,815 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 151,223 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 151,223 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 150,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

main fuel lines starting to corrode by fuel tank and near side inner side seal

Fail 3 Mar 2006 149,919 miles

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

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

off side rear exhuast rubber cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2006 149,919 miles

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

off side rear exhuast rubber cracked

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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HGC 376X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 HGC 376X, 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

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What year was HGC 376X registered?

HGC 376X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HGC 376X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 376X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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