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NJM 210X

1981 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,981 mi
Last recorded147,981 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJM 210X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 147,981 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

parking brake has just meet the legal limit

Fail 24 Jul 2017 147,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking near fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

parking brake has just meet the legal limit

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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NJM 210X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,200 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 NJM 210X, 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 45 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 NJM 210X registered?

NJM 210X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 December 1981.

Is NJM 210X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJM 210X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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