MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,354 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
coolant leaking
fuel pipes corroded
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
oil leak
rear axle carrier bushes showing signs of wear,radiator poor condition,main beam headlights poor condition,unable to access boot area
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THK 266W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 THK 266W, 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.
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What year was THK 266W registered?
THK 266W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 October 1980.
Is THK 266W safe to buy?
The MOT history for THK 266W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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