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JVW 49Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,814 mi
Last recorded72,814 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVW 49Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 72,814 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 72,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,519 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 72,353 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,262 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 72,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,205 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,177 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 72,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,091 miles

Condensation in headlights,not adversely effecting beam images.

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract.

Slight play in offside front track rod end.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,062 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,028 miles

Inner rim of offside rear wheel slightly damaged

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract

Slight play in offside track-rod end

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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JVW 49Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JVW 49Y, 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 JVW 49Y registered?

JVW 49Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 1983.

Is JVW 49Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVW 49Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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