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OJD 225Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,185 mi
Last recorded108,185 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJD 225Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 108,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 108,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,719 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 107,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,319 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 103,779 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 102,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 101,317 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 100,517 miles

all tyres perrished

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 7 Jun 2012 100,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres perrished

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,408 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 100,407 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,845 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 99,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on all pads ok

front number plate slightly disfigured

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s headlamp aim slight poor pattern

o/s front inner sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

o/s headlamp aim on top limit

o/s rear brake pipe and rear centre brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

side to side play in handbrake lever near excessive

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,942 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 96,556 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 96,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil presure switch leaking badly

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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OJD 225Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OJD 225Y, 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 OJD 225Y registered?

OJD 225Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 1982.

Is OJD 225Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJD 225Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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