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JHT 370X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,752 mi
Last recorded85,752 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHT 370X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 85,752 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,738 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on all suspension parts

Fail 15 Aug 2022 85,738 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on all suspension parts

Pass 30 Jul 2021 85,737 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 85,737 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise car has been under sealed

Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 85,457 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,457 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 85,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,082 miles

slight corrosion of the underside of vehicle

Fail 14 May 2014 84,520 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 84,520 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 84,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,578 miles

slight corrosion of both rear top strut mountings

Fail 22 Feb 2012 83,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion of both rear top strut mountings

Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,457 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 83,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,457 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,945 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 82,568 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 81,240 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 81,240 miles

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

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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JHT 370X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 JHT 370X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHT 370X registered?

JHT 370X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 February 1982.

Is JHT 370X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHT 370X shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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