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LUV 433X

1981 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,461 mi
Last recorded54,461 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUV 433X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 54,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 54,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,828 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 53,827 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,833 miles

Nearside under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,170 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 48,170 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,732 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 43,726 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,233 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 43,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 41,412 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 41,408 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 433X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LUV 433X, 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 433X registered?

LUV 433X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 November 1981.

Is LUV 433X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUV 433X shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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