MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint nut (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not returning (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lights not working
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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MEC 490X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 MEC 490X, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MEC 490X?
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What year was MEC 490X registered?
MEC 490X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 1982.
Is MEC 490X safe to buy?
The MOT history for MEC 490X shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MEC 490X have outstanding finance?
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