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SYJ 548X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,724 mi
Last recorded54,724 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYJ 548X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2022 54,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 53,965 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,632 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,555 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 52,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,577 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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SYJ 548X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYJ 548X, 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

How do I check the history of SYJ 548X?

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What year was SYJ 548X registered?

SYJ 548X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 1982.

Is SYJ 548X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYJ 548X shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SYJ 548X have outstanding finance?

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