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RHJ 204W

1980 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,652 mi
Last recorded72,652 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHJ 204W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 72,652 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE 24%

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTTOM OF WINDSCEEN

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 5 May 2017 68,556 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING

Fail 24 Apr 2017 68,556 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage FRONT BUMPER MOUNTINGS (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear REAR BUMPER MISSING (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded DRIVERS DOOR STEP (2.4.A.3)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,504 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 67,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 67,488 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

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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RHJ 204W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 RHJ 204W, 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 46 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 RHJ 204W registered?

RHJ 204W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 August 1980.

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