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PIW 4614

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,611 mi
Last recorded114,611 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 4614
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,611 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 114,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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.

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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PIW 4614 is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green 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 PIW 4614, 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 PIW 4614?

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What year was PIW 4614 registered?

PIW 4614 is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is PIW 4614 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIW 4614 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.

Does PIW 4614 have outstanding finance?

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