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NNT 582W

1980 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNT 582W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,000 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,621 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 78,621 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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NNT 582W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NNT 582W, 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

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What year was NNT 582W registered?

NNT 582W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is NNT 582W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNT 582W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NNT 582W have outstanding finance?

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