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JNS 773Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,759 mi
Last recorded35,759 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNS 773Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 35,759 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 35,732 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 35,732 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 35,723 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 35,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,708 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 35,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,693 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,678 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 35,660 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,614 miles

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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JNS 773Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JNS 773Y, 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

How do I check the history of JNS 773Y?

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What year was JNS 773Y registered?

JNS 773Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 1982.

Is JNS 773Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNS 773Y shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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