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JPC 582V

1980 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,088 mi
Last recorded120,088 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPC 582V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2014 120,088 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 120,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,697 miles

slight pl,ay in osf wheel bearing\injuries in screen\brake hose ferrules and pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,642 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake hose ferrules corodeing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,606 miles

corrosion in brake pipes

damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,431 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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JPC 582V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 JPC 582V, 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 46 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 JPC 582V registered?

JPC 582V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is JPC 582V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPC 582V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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