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NHN 410W

1980 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

173,189 mi
Last recorded173,189 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHN 410W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 173,189 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play on offside and nearside steering arms

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 172,281 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 172,179 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 172,277 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank corroded

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2007 171,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 167,885 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise on general underside corrosion

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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NHN 410W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 NHN 410W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NHN 410W?

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What year was NHN 410W registered?

NHN 410W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is NHN 410W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHN 410W shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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