MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,194 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside and offside ball joint split pins are missing.
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HRX 830W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 HRX 830W, 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.
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What year was HRX 830W registered?
HRX 830W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 1980.
Is HRX 830W safe to buy?
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