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ExpiredMileage
60,025 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
n/s/f floor corroded but not unsafe
o/s/f caliper sticking
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
body panels getting rusty.
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.
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
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
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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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