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OYN 390Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,297 mi
Last recorded136,297 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYN 390Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2021 136,297 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 135,704 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front chip in windscreen not exceeding 40mm

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 134,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 132,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 131,724 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 130,420 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 124,575 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 122,890 miles

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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OYN 390Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYN 390Y, 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 OYN 390Y registered?

OYN 390Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is OYN 390Y safe to buy?

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