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PGK 115Y

1983 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,818 mi
Last recorded30,818 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGK 115Y
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 30,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 30,817 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 30,817 miles

Offside Rear Lower wishbone front mounting bush has slight play

Fail 15 May 2019 30,817 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower wishbone front mounting bush has slight play

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 30,269 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,332 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 29,332 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,770 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 28,770 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 28,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,913 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 26,143 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 26,143 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

boot struts defective

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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PGK 115Y is a 1983 BMW 1 Series in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGK 115Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 43 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PGK 115Y?

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What year was PGK 115Y registered?

PGK 115Y is a 1983 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is PGK 115Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGK 115Y shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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