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NYK 320Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,842 mi
Last recorded134,842 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYK 320Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 134,842 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 133,192 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 133,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 132,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 132,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 130,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013
Pass 14 Feb 2012

Minor damage to both front floors

Slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Surface corrosion to both outter sills

Fail 14 Feb 2012

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Minor damage to both front floors

Slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Surface corrosion to both outter sills

Throttle pedal sticks

Pass 4 Mar 2011

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010
Fail 3 Mar 2010

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009
Fail 7 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008
Pass 20 Feb 2007 107,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 106,193 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 106,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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NYK 320Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NYK 320Y, 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.

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NYK 320Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 November 1982.

Is NYK 320Y safe to buy?

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