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TPK 968X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,561 mi
Last recorded80,561 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPK 968X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front section of exhaust corroded

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shock absorber has slight play in the upper attachment

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,157 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 78,583 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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TPK 968X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 TPK 968X, 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

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What year was TPK 968X registered?

TPK 968X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 April 1982.

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