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PMK 440X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,191 mi
Last recorded106,191 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMK 440X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 106,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,091 miles

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

Oil leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

RBT: service brake only 56%

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,948 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak/s

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 105,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

registration plate missing both (6.3.1a)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leaks

Oil pressure lamp on at idle oil level low 1.5 liters added for test

Service brake effort only 56%

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Bonnet release handle inaccessable

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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PMK 440X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PMK 440X, 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.

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What year was PMK 440X registered?

PMK 440X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 June 1982.

Is PMK 440X safe to buy?

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