MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear seats not fitted at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing All belts remove and harnesses fitted
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear seats not fitted at time of test - seat belts removed
Standard fitment seat belt missing All seat belts removed and harnesses fitted in place
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed
Standard fitment seat belt missing all seatbelts removed ( harness added in place )
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
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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JDV 137Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 JDV 137Y, 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.
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What year was JDV 137Y registered?
JDV 137Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is JDV 137Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for JDV 137Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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