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HUF 719X

1981 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

131,169 mi
Last recorded131,169 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUF 719X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 131,169 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 131,163 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sills have corrosion inner and outer,they have been repaired but the integrity of repair cannot be ascertained,this is due to under seal being liberally applied

o/s/r wheelarch corroded

this vehicle is generally in poor condition

vehicle only just meets emission requirments

Pass 18 Oct 2007 130,733 miles

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

Tyres maybe fouling bodywork under heavy load and braking.

Fail 10 Oct 2007 130,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Tyres maybe fouling bodywork under heavy load and braking.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 130,686 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres damaged on side walls

Pass 13 Apr 2006 127,800 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 127,800 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear wheel bearing slight play.

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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HUF 719X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1981 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,200 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 HUF 719X, 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 45 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 HUF 719X registered?

HUF 719X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 November 1981.

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