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HRV 144X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,032 mi
Last recorded101,032 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRV 144X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,032 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 101,031 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 100,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

beam deflectors fitted to headlights

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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HRV 144X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HRV 144X, 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 HRV 144X registered?

HRV 144X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is HRV 144X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRV 144X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HRV 144X have outstanding finance?

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