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OYE 73Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,396 mi
Last recorded124,396 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYE 73Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 124,396 miles

chassis rails corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel pump corroded

nearside front floor pan/jacking point corroding

nearside front tyre perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2008 124,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis rails corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel pump corroded

nearside front floor pan/jacking point corroding

nearside front tyre perished

slight play in steering rack

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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OYE 73Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OYE 73Y, 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

How do I check the history of OYE 73Y?

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What year was OYE 73Y registered?

OYE 73Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is OYE 73Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYE 73Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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