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RYP 688Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Orange Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,506 mi
Last recorded88,506 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 688Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,506 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S FRONT CHASSIS SECTION CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 88,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S FRONT CHASSIS SECTION CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,055 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 88,049 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,789 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 87,786 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery position in boot, battery insecured (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 86,492 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 86,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch marked with yellow chaulk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,925 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slight cracking on outer shoulder

brake disc protector on both front wheels

slight dampness around oil sump

Pass 11 Jun 2016 85,190 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulder

brake disc protector cover obscuring view of front brakes

Fail 11 Jun 2016 85,190 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulder

brake disc protector cover obscuring view of front brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2015 84,548 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,299 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 83,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 83,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 82,840 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 82,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 82,350 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 81,430 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 78,471 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 78,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 76,799 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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RYP 688Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 RYP 688Y, 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 RYP 688Y registered?

RYP 688Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 1982.

Is RYP 688Y safe to buy?

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