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RBD 200

1982 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2291cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,096 mi
Last recorded91,096 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 200
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,291cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 91,096 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,695 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel pump ()

Nearside front and rear seat belts are slow to retract.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 90,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel pump ()

Nearside front and rear seat belts are slow to retract.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,071 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,302 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 86,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 86,182 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 85,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,053 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 83,048 miles

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,646 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,907 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 76,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,144 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 74,096 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RBD 200 is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,291cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RBD 200, 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 RBD 200 registered?

RBD 200 is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 1982.

Is RBD 200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBD 200 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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