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PYE 590Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,361 mi
Last recorded167,361 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYE 590Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2014 167,361 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 166,063 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 165,063 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 163,318 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 159,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 158,017 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 156,120 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 154,072 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 152,084 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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PYE 590Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PYE 590Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PYE 590Y?

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What year was PYE 590Y registered?

PYE 590Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 1983.

Is PYE 590Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYE 590Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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