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PYM 856Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

103,519 mi
Last recorded103,519 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYM 856Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2006 103,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PYM 856Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 PYM 856Y, 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 PYM 856Y?

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What year was PYM 856Y registered?

PYM 856Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 1983.

Is PYM 856Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYM 856Y shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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