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TUT 714S

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,774 mi
Last recorded143,774 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUT 714S
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 143,774 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 143,391 miles

Advise n/s/f track rod end boot showing signs of fatigue

Advise o/s/f seat belt fluffing

Advise rear exhaust box rubber ring supports showing signs of cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2018 142,932 miles

Lower Vehicle has been severely undersiled restricting visibility

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle cracked but doesn't stop it from working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,615 miles

Advise o/s/r exhaust box rubbers showing signs of fatigue

Fail 27 Oct 2016 142,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Advise o/s/r exhaust box rubbers showing signs of fatigue

Pass 27 Oct 2015 141,922 miles

Vehicle chassis and components have been undersealed

Windscreen washers weak but still providing adequate water on to windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2014 141,439 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 137,982 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 7 Jun 2006 137,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

one rear exhaust mounting perished

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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TUT 714S is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TUT 714S, 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 TUT 714S registered?

TUT 714S is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 1982.

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The MOT history for TUT 714S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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