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RRD 432Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,821 mi
Last recorded107,821 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRD 432Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 107,821 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 107,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both recommend change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle slight corrosion recommend treatment

Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,496 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front old sill repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear old sill repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 106,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,967 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

advise old welding repairs

Fail 17 Oct 2019 105,967 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 104,244 miles

advise under body surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,169 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 101,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,262 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,132 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

advise under body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,958 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 88,890 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

font number plate damaged

wipers smearing view

Fail 25 May 2010 88,890 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

font number plate damaged

wipers smearing view

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 88,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 29 May 2009 88,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 13 May 2008 88,530 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 87,819 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

nearside front wing damaged / detached lower areas

offside outer sill area weakened / corroded

offside upper innerside wheel arch area rusty / corroded

park brake travel near end of max limit

spare tyre deflated

Fail 19 Jun 2007 87,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside front wing damaged / detached lower areas

offside outer sill area weakened / corroded

offside upper innerside wheel arch area rusty / corroded

park brake travel near end of max limit

spare tyre deflated

Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,243 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 87,243 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RRD 432Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RRD 432Y, 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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RRD 432Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 1982.

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