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SNU 322X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,200 mi
Last recorded77,200 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNU 322X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,200 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 77,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,106 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 76,261 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 76,140 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2016 76,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,152 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 76,140 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 May 2013 75,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 94,936 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on engine,o/s headlight reflector corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,589 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,388 miles

all four suspension bump stops deteriorated

both front tyres slightly perrished

brake pipes greased and undersealed

engine oil leak

front and rear dampers and coil springs slightly corroded

sil residue around steering rack and power steering pipes/hoses

Fail 8 Dec 2009 738,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four suspension bump stops deteriorated

both front tyres slightly perrished

brake pipes greased and undersealed

engine oil leak

front and rear dampers and coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

sil residue around steering rack and power steering pipes/hoses

Pass 24 Jan 2008 74,331 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,235 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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SNU 322X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SNU 322X, 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 SNU 322X registered?

SNU 322X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is SNU 322X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNU 322X shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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