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TMY 796X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,142 mi
Last recorded77,142 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMY 796X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 77,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,390 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal slightly spongy

strongly advise front wheel bearings be adjusted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,119 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drivers seat has no fore & aft adjustment

Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,936 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,395 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hazard light switch sticking slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,243 miles

front number plate cracked

osr nsr sidelights slight interaction when hazzards or indicators on

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 3 Jul 2008 57,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

osf tyre perished and cracked

osr nsr sidelights slight interaction when hazzards or indicators on

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,454 miles

Fuel pump mountings perishing.

Offside front and nearside front tyre side walls perishing. Advise replacement.

Pass 31 May 2006 48,942 miles

nearside front seat loose in runners

nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage in poor condition

no front bumper fitted

offside and nearside front tyres on legal limit

offside and nearside rear tyres tread low

offside front steering rack gaitor slightly loose

slight play offside front steering rack end

uprated front and rear brakes fitted

uprated front and rear suspesion fitted

uprated semi slick tyres fitted

washer jets need adjusting

Fail 19 May 2006 48,872 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

stone chips to windscreen †rear diff mounting bolt loose

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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TMY 796X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TMY 796X, 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 TMY 796X registered?

TMY 796X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 May 1982.

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