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SVR 736W

1980 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2310cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,517 mi
Last recorded115,517 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 736W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,310cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 115,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 115,219 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside WINDSCREEN HAS A CHIP

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside HEAD LIGHT LENS OPAQUE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUME BUSH

Pass 24 May 2016 115,197 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 115,172 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 114,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,987 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 113,143 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 110,902 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 110,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 108,506 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 107,370 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 106,683 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 105,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 104,225 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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SVR 736W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,310cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 SVR 736W, 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 46 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 SVR 736W registered?

SVR 736W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is SVR 736W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 736W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVR 736W have outstanding finance?

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