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MJB 534X

1981 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,363 mi
Last recorded100,363 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJB 534X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,155 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,109 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,717 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,824 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 97,219 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 97,045 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 96,469 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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MJB 534X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJB 534X, 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 MJB 534X registered?

MJB 534X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 1981.

Is MJB 534X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJB 534X shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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