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UDW 429Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,292 mi
Last recorded144,292 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDW 429Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2017 144,292 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 142,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 141,511 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 138,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 136,405 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 132,263 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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UDW 429Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UDW 429Y, 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 UDW 429Y registered?

UDW 429Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 1982.

Is UDW 429Y safe to buy?

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