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HUI 171

1981 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,231 mi
Last recorded146,231 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 171
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 146,231 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 145,547 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 145,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 144,540 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 144,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 143,907 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 143,484 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 143,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 142,518 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 141,646 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 140,016 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 132,663 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 132,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 132,001 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 131,960 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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HUI 171 is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HUI 171, 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

How do I check the history of HUI 171?

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What year was HUI 171 registered?

HUI 171 is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is HUI 171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 171 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HUI 171 have outstanding finance?

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