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NUC 922Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,286 mi
Last recorded90,286 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUC 922Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 90,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,293 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,354 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 82,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 69,420 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,894 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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NUC 922Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NUC 922Y, 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 NUC 922Y registered?

NUC 922Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is NUC 922Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUC 922Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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