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PHX 501Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,112 mi
Last recorded67,112 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHX 501Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,949 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front floor corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 63,860 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump located at rear of car above offside driveshaft (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bush displaced located under bonnet marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling track rod end fouling road wheel (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bush displaced located under bonnet marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering system fouling track rod end fouling road wheel (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 62,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 60,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,288 miles

underside of vehicle under sealed including brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,933 miles

o.s rear exhaust silencer corroded

underside and brake pipes all under sealed

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,523 miles

all underside and brake pipes undersealed

n.s front jacking point becoming corroded

o.s rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,926 miles

both rear exhausts becoming corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,432 miles

o.s wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,266 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 56,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 55,034 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 55,034 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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PHX 501Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PHX 501Y, 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 PHX 501Y registered?

PHX 501Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is PHX 501Y safe to buy?

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