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PKY 10X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,141 mi
Last recorded115,141 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKY 10X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 115,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 112,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,163 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 104,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,103 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 100,100 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 98,911 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 98,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2009 94,353 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 89,182 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 89,140 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 82,309 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 82,309 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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PKY 10X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PKY 10X, 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 PKY 10X registered?

PKY 10X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 1982.

Is PKY 10X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKY 10X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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