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UJO 141X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,428 mi
Last recorded52,428 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJO 141X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 52,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 52,434 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear service brake only just met requirements

Fail 25 Mar 2020 52,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive over 6% should be less than 4.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear service brake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,428 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,428 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread and sidewall areas

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread and sidewall areas

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread and on sidewall areas

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread and sidewall areas

Fail 7 Mar 2018 52,428 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread and sidewall areas

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread and sidewall areas

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread area, (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread and on sidewall areas

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread and sidewall areas

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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UJO 141X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJO 141X, 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 UJO 141X registered?

UJO 141X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 1982.

Is UJO 141X safe to buy?

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