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TFG 910X

1982 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

181,358 mi
Last recorded181,358 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFG 910X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 181,358 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 181,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 180,628 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 180,626 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 180,493 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind in both front brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2015 179,371 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 179,364 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2014 178,557 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r inner arch corroded

o/s/r inner arch corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 177,993 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

both rear inner wheel arches corroded a rusty

o/s/ floor to sill corroded and holed

pressed no plate on rear

rear under5skirt corroded and holed

Pass 5 Mar 2013 177,993 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear inner wheel arches corroded a rusty

o/s/ floor to sill corroded and holed

pressed no plate on rear

rear under5skirt corroded and holed

Pass 19 Oct 2011 174,649 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both n/s/ plus o/f floor to inner sill corroded and holed

both n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points corroded and weakend by rust

brake pipe furels rusty.

german number plates fitted

n/s/r inner wing corroded and holed

o/s/r inner wing very corroded and weakend by corrosion

power steering pipes corroded and rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2011 174,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both n/s/ plus o/f floor to inner sill corroded and holed

both n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points corroded and weakend by rust

brake pipe furels rusty.

german number plates fitted

n/s/r inner wing corroded and holed

o/s/r inner wing very corroded and weakend by corrosion

power steering pipes corroded and rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2010 174,260 miles

both n/s/ & o/s inner and outer sill panels corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 174,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both n/s/ & o/s inner and outer sill panels corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 171,010 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 171,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

all 4 tyre sidewalls covered in grease.

chassis on floor has excesive amount of welding.

oil leak in gearbox

Pass 15 Sep 2008 167,889 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 164,286 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 164,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 164,232 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 164,232 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

ADVISE # EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNDRESEAL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.O/S/F WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING.

battery insecure

Pass 12 May 2005 163,913 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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TFG 910X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TFG 910X, 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 TFG 910X registered?

TFG 910X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 1982.

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