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SAZ 1323

1982 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,402 mi
Last recorded105,402 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 1323
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 105,402 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 105,401 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 21 May 2008 105,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,243 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 98,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2005 93,778 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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SAZ 1323 is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SAZ 1323, 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 SAZ 1323 registered?

SAZ 1323 is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 1982.

Is SAZ 1323 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAZ 1323 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAZ 1323 have outstanding finance?

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