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MUL 754X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,015 mi
Last recorded80,015 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUL 754X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 80,015 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 79,953 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 79,202 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underseal sprayed

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,865 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 78,865 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,113 miles

Nearside main beam reflector slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,560 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,560 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,078 miles

Battery terminals loose

Cut in N/S/R tyre wall

N/S Number plate bulb weak

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 77,078 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery terminals loose

Cut in N/S/R tyre wall

N/S Number plate bulb weak

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 77,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rod fouling coolant hose

clutch pedal soft

n/s/f tyre worn on 2mm

spare tyre worn

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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MUL 754X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MUL 754X, 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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What year was MUL 754X registered?

MUL 754X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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