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PMP 832X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,565 mi
Last recorded116,565 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMP 832X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 116,565 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 116,057 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 115,739 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 115,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 115,379 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 115,217 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 114,992 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 114,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 114,823 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 113,277 miles

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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PMP 832X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PMP 832X, 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 PMP 832X registered?

PMP 832X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is PMP 832X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMP 832X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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