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LCR 565Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,711 mi
Last recorded66,711 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCR 565Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 66,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 66,700 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 66,197 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,553 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,152 miles

Park brake just met requirement 15 %

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,423 miles

N/S/R inner cv boot

covered in underseal

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,680 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 55,355 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

general underbody surface corosion

surface corosion to all brake pipes

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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LCR 565Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LCR 565Y, 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 LCR 565Y?

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What year was LCR 565Y registered?

LCR 565Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 November 1982.

Is LCR 565Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCR 565Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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