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KYU 920X

1981 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,803 mi
Last recorded91,803 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYU 920X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,772 miles

exhaust rusty and fouling at r/n/s wishbone arm bolt

f/o/s brake is binding

oil leak

underside is extensively undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,645 miles

The front suspension bushes are perished.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front of exhaust rusty

fuel tank damaged

o/s hand brake giving lower reading

underside rusty in places

underside undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,497 miles

front of exhaust is rusty

oil leak

underside rusty in places and undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,345 miles

front section of the exhaust noted rusty

steering rack mounting bushes noted worn

wear noted on the front brake discs

wear noted on the rear brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2011 91,036 miles

discs worn

underside rusty in places and well undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2010 90,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty

fuel cap seal perished

slight oil leak noted from the engine

steering rack mountings bushes soft

underneath re-undersealed in places

Fail 30 Sep 2010 90,895 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal perished

slight oil leak noted from the engine

steering rack mountings bushes soft

underneath re-undersealed in places

Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,608 miles

exhaust rusty

rear discs worn

underside rusty ,patched and well undersealed

Pass 31 Oct 2008 89,768 miles

drivers wiper blade noted poor

n/s/r c.v boot perished

slight oil leak noted from the engine

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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KYU 920X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KYU 920X, 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

How do I check the history of KYU 920X?

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What year was KYU 920X registered?

KYU 920X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 August 1981.

Is KYU 920X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYU 920X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KYU 920X have outstanding finance?

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