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LDY 754Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2291cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

60,025 mi
Last recorded60,025 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDY 754Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,291cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 60,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structural mounting point

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structural mounting point

Fail 30 Mar 2022 60,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structural mounting point

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structural mounting point

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,940 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structural mounting point

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structural mounting point

Fail 21 Sep 2020 59,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structural mounting point

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structural mounting point

Pass 24 May 2019 59,591 miles

Front over size calliper's fitted brake pads overhanging discs

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point slight rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 59,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front over size calliper's fitted brake pads overhanging discs

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point slight rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 58,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre low on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre low on inside edge

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

brake warning light on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,876 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre low on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre low on inside edge

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 25 May 2017 58,539 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

both front jacking points corroded

both rears tyres close to legal limit

wiper blades split

Fail 8 May 2017 58,517 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly biding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake warning light on dash

nearside front and offside front jacking points badly corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 4 May 2016 57,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres low on inside and outside edges

nearside front jacking point badly corroded but not in subscribed area

Fail 4 May 2016 57,601 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

both front tyres low on inside and outside edges

nearside front jacking point badly corroded but not in subscribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,179 miles

n/s/f floor corroded but not unsafe

o/s/f caliper sticking

Pass 9 May 2014 56,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front floors corroded not in area

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside front floors corroded not in area

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 54,116 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 51,985 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,166 miles

body panels getting rusty.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 49,166 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

body panels getting rusty.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,129 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 49,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 23 May 2006 47,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front jacking areas going rusty

propshaft rear u j fouls exhaust intermitantly

slight play both ends of steering rack

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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LDY 754Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,291cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LDY 754Y, 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.

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LDY 754Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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