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KJB 211W

1981 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,768 mi
Last recorded107,768 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJB 211W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,768 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 107,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,183 miles

Central Rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 4 Oct 2017 107,179 miles

Central Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 13 May 2016 107,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,796 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 106,446 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 106,131 miles

battery insecure

Fail 17 May 2012 106,126 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

battery insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,820 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 105,820 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 105,524 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front chassis slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2010 105,524 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front chassis slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 105,524 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 105,524 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 105,524 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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KJB 211W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1981 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,200 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 KJB 211W, 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 45 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 KJB 211W registered?

KJB 211W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is KJB 211W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJB 211W shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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