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MYH 270X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,766 mi
Last recorded53,766 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYH 270X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,604 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 53,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,302 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,263 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 May 2015 52,917 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 52,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracks

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,871 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 52,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,615 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 52,551 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Apr 2007 51,531 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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MYH 270X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MYH 270X, 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 MYH 270X registered?

MYH 270X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 1982.

Is MYH 270X safe to buy?

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