MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,444 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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LYM 197X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 LYM 197X, 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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How do I check the history of LYM 197X?
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What year was LYM 197X registered?
LYM 197X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 February 1982.
Is LYM 197X safe to buy?
The MOT history for LYM 197X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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