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RMD 823Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,695 mi
Last recorded90,695 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMD 823Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 May 2011 90,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2011 90,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 90,609 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 87,135 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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RMD 823Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RMD 823Y, 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 RMD 823Y registered?

RMD 823Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is RMD 823Y safe to buy?

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