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KUR 971Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,939 mi
Last recorded91,939 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUR 971Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 91,565 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 91,444 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 91,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,826 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering arms slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,712 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,979 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 88,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,833 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 87,730 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,627 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 87,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 87,390 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 87,298 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 87,078 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 87,074 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 86,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 86,581 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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KUR 971Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KUR 971Y, 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 KUR 971Y?

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What year was KUR 971Y registered?

KUR 971Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is KUR 971Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUR 971Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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