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NAB 890Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,472 mi
Last recorded32,472 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAB 890Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2024 32,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 31,350 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 31,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall and within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 31,063 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,849 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 30,838 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,420 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,393 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bump stops perrrished

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brakes dragging slightly

rear child seats fitted

rear silencer secured with cable ties

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,964 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,718 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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NAB 890Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NAB 890Y, 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

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What year was NAB 890Y registered?

NAB 890Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1982.

Is NAB 890Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAB 890Y shows 13 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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