MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
slight oil leak under engine
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at centre of floor pan. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance light is dim (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,inner tread depth very close to limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes at centre of floor pan are corroded.
o/s/front jacking point is holed-but not in prescribed area
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/front jacking point is holed-but not in prescribed area
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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RRX 161Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RRX 161Y, 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 RRX 161Y registered?
RRX 161Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 August 1982.
Is RRX 161Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for RRX 161Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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