MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PGP 502Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PGP 502Y, 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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What year was PGP 502Y registered?
PGP 502Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is PGP 502Y safe to buy?
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