MOT Status
Mileage
88,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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OSL 855Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1983 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 88,701 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 OSL 855Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of OSL 855Y?
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What year was OSL 855Y registered?
OSL 855Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 February 1983.
Is OSL 855Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for OSL 855Y shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OSL 855Y have outstanding finance?
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