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LUV 334X

1981 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,932 mi
Last recorded77,932 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUV 334X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 77,932 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 77,912 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 77,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,525 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,096 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 77,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 76,222 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,046 miles

ns front shocker leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2015 75,045 miles

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)

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

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

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

ns front shocker leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,747 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,262 miles

ns front floor area weak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,901 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,108 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,736 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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LUV 334X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LUV 334X, 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 LUV 334X registered?

LUV 334X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 December 1981.

Is LUV 334X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUV 334X shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUV 334X have outstanding finance?

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