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UFJ 666X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,138 mi
Last recorded93,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFJ 666X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,138 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,323 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 92,320 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 92,303 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross beam outer bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 92,275 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 92,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 91,800 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 90,906 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 90,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch area near filler tube

n/s/f floor damaged inc box section

Fail 1 May 2013 90,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch area near filler tube

n/s/f floor damaged inc box section

Pass 9 May 2012 89,210 miles

o/s boot floor slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2011 87,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 12 May 2010 86,506 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 85,476 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 84,216 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 83,553 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 82,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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UFJ 666X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UFJ 666X, 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 UFJ 666X registered?

UFJ 666X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for UFJ 666X shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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