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LUH 542X

1981 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,171 mi
Last recorded109,171 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUH 542X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,171 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 109,097 miles

offside door mirror slightly damaged

offside rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

steering system tight during lock to lock check but not considered ezcessive

Fail 21 Mar 2012 109,097 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror slightly damaged

offside rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

steering system tight during lock to lock check but not considered ezcessive

Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,613 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 108,097 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 108,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 106,256 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 97,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 85,769 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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LUH 542X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LUH 542X, 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

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What year was LUH 542X registered?

LUH 542X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is LUH 542X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUH 542X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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