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OTF 784X

1982 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

113,661 mi
Last recorded113,661 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTF 784X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 113,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,039 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related corrosion in body and suspension componants but structually sound

Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,972 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 112,972 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,940 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion nsr wheel arc inner to boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 112,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion nsr wheel arc inner to boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 112,893 miles

Front Both front calipers have been cleaned and freed up and nolonger bind during the break test

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake servo pipe work has gone hard but is not leaking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

engine oil leak and gear box oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 112,893 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake servo pipe work has gone hard but is not leaking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

engine oil leak and gear box oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,869 miles

due to age of vehicle fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 112,862 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Offside rear wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Offside rear wheel bearing not tested due to restricted movement on wheel rotation

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers and rear seat belts slow on retraction

Pass 1 Sep 2014 112,208 miles

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

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

all fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 112,203 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

all fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,146 miles

All shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2013 112,146 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

All shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 112,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,114 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 112,106 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 112,083 miles

Corrosion on nearside floor pan

Fail 25 Aug 2010 112,083 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Corrosion on nearside floor pan

Steering rack mounts worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 111,512 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2009 111,512 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2008 110,267 miles

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

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 110,267 miles

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 May 2007 108,689 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 108,689 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 107,878 miles

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

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

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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OTF 784X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 OTF 784X, 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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What year was OTF 784X registered?

OTF 784X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 1982.

Is OTF 784X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTF 784X shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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