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RNO 54W

1980 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,874 mi
Last recorded61,874 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNO 54W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2007 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 47,669 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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RNO 54W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RNO 54W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNO 54W registered?

RNO 54W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 1980.

Is RNO 54W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNO 54W shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RNO 54W have outstanding finance?

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