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NVM 893W

1981 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,845 mi
Last recorded64,845 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW 3 Series97,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVM 893W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,845 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,814 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,371 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,015 miles

n/s/r tyre near 1.6mm limit

o/s/r wheel arch starting to rust

small hole boot floor

small hole n/s sill

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,399 miles

exhaust back box starting to rust

large engine oil leak

n/s @ o/s sills starting to rust.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit 185/70-13

o/s head lamp deterioated

small hole in boot floor

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust back box starting to rust

large engine oil leak

n/s @ o/s sills starting to rust.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit 185/70-13

o/s head lamp deterioated

small hole in boot floor

Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s & o/s outer sills at front coroded outside prescribed areas

small hole on boot floor outside prescribed area

Fail 21 Jun 2011 61,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s & o/s outer sills at front coroded outside prescribed areas

small hole on boot floor outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,928 miles

battery insecure

near side outer sill corroded and holed

rear near side floor section inside boot corroded and holed

Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

battery insecure

near side outer sill corroded and holed

rear near side floor section inside boot corroded and holed

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlight pattern nsf slightly poor.heavy surface rust all inner wheel arches.small hole nsf outer sill outside prscribed area.heavy surface rust nsf inner wing near top strut mounting point.nsf brake binding slightly.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 58,620 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlight pattern nsf slightly poor.heavy surface rust all inner wheel arches.small hole nsf outer sill outside prscribed area.heavy surface rust nsf inner wing near top strut mounting point.nsf brake binding slightly.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,840 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 56,936 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,935 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 56,919 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,633 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 55,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight noise osf wheel bearing.slight play front anti roll bar bushes.surface rust under body & inner sills & nsf top strut mounting.

Pass 2 Jul 2005 54,600 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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NVM 893W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NVM 893W, 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.

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What year was NVM 893W registered?

NVM 893W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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