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MLE 214V

1980 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,997 mi
Last recorded20,997 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLE 214V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,997 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes corrouded.

all fuel pipes corroded.

all rubber washers and bushes cracked up.

knocking noise found from the steering rack.

rear middle seat belt was tucked in.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 20,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes corrouded.

all fuel pipes corroded.

all rubber washers and bushes cracked up.

knocking noise found from the steering rack.

rear middle seat belt was tucked in.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 18,264 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,372 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 15,686 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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MLE 214V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 MLE 214V, 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 46 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MLE 214V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 1980.

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