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KYJ 778W

1980 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,411 mi
Last recorded43,411 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYJ 778W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 43,411 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,969 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 42,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,906 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,228 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 38,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,779 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,734 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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KYJ 778W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KYJ 778W, 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 KYJ 778W registered?

KYJ 778W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 October 1980.

Is KYJ 778W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYJ 778W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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