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SHG 841X

1982 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,158 mi
Last recorded80,158 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHG 841X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 80,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 80,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,996 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,947 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,474 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 78,823 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 78,823 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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SHG 841X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SHG 841X, 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 SHG 841X registered?

SHG 841X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1982.

Is SHG 841X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHG 841X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SHG 841X have outstanding finance?

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