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OML 342X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,444 mi
Last recorded46,444 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOML 342X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,444 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 46,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 46,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,367 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,178 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2011 43,500 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres crack and splitting on walls and tread

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal anti slip device becoming worn

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Top rear shock absorber mounts have movement

Various oil leaks

Washer bottle top missing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,306 miles

Both rear tyres cracking /perishing on walls and tread

Oil leak

Prop shaft coupling splitting

Washer bottle top missing

Pass 11 Jan 2009 41,008 miles

fuel hose on carb perishing

n/s handbrake figures lower than o/s

o/s/r tyre perishing on walls

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2008 38,154 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2008 38,143 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2007 35,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s wiper blade deteriorated †o/s/r indicator lense cracked †o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

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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OML 342X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OML 342X, 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 OML 342X registered?

OML 342X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 February 1982.

Is OML 342X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OML 342X shows 14 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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