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SCF 358Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,994 mi
Last recorded12,994 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCF 358Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 12,994 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged ALL FOUR FLEXY BRAKE PIPES FERRULES CORRODED... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED... (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL, MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL, MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut likely to fail BOTH FRONT INNER GLAND BUSH/SEALS EXCESSIVLEY WORN... (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL... ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 129,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 129,011 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 128,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 127,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 126,816 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 126,598 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 126,239 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 125,759 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 125,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SCF 358Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SCF 358Y, 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 SCF 358Y registered?

SCF 358Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is SCF 358Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCF 358Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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