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JBZ 6323

1983 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,093 mi
Last recorded123,093 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 6323
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 123,093 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 114,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 111,422 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 111,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 110,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 106,584 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 106,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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JBZ 6323 is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 88,701 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 JBZ 6323, 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 43 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 JBZ 6323 registered?

JBZ 6323 is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for JBZ 6323 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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