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KJD 301W

1981 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2291cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,734 mi
Last recorded136,734 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 301W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,291cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,734 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 136,356 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 136,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 134,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 133,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 132,281 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 132,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 132,880 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 131,310 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2012 130,998 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2011 130,639 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 130,639 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 129,954 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 129,247 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 129,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 126,480 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 126,341 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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KJD 301W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,291cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KJD 301W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJD 301W registered?

KJD 301W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 1981.

Is KJD 301W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJD 301W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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