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HST 31Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,704 mi
Last recorded76,704 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHST 31Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

covered in underseal

Fail 3 Sep 2022 76,644 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

covered in underseal

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,272 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,855 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 75,855 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,401 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,677 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,072 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 74,063 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise 4 tyres outside recommended date

heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,542 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 73,541 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,799 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 72,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 72,650 miles

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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HST 31Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HST 31Y, 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 HST 31Y registered?

HST 31Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is HST 31Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HST 31Y shows 15 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.

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