MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Oil leak
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
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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