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HGC 481X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,552 mi
Last recorded79,552 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 481X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 79,552 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 79,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,780 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 78,187 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,831 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 77,811 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,406 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 77,142 miles

OFFSIDE RAER EXHAUST BOX MISSING EXHAUST RUBBER

OIL LEAK ENGINE & GEARBOX

Pass 16 May 2013 76,687 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 76,166 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 76,162 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE,GEAR BOX AND DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 12 May 2011 75,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 74,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine and gearbox oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,276 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 74,274 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 481X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGC 481X, 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 HGC 481X registered?

HGC 481X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is HGC 481X safe to buy?

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