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UMX 688X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,345 mi
Last recorded86,345 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMX 688X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,345 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brakes slightly binding and some brake pulsating on roller brake tester noted

front jacking points surface corrossion

offside rear tyre going out of shape and wearing on edges. tyre is dated circ 21 years

petrol filter and pump mountings deteriated

possible front exhaust support anti vibration bracket not fitted on front exhaust pipe

some move ment in steering rack out put bushes

surface corrossion on suspension components

Fail 19 Jun 2009 86,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brakes slightly binding and some brake pulsating on roller brake tester noted

front jacking points surface corrossion

offside rear tyre going out of shape and wearing on edges. tyre is dated circ 21 years

petrol filter and pump mountings deteriated

possible front exhaust support anti vibration bracket not fitted on front exhaust pipe

some move ment in steering rack out put bushes

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 23 May 2008 79,750 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,456 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 76,830 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 76,830 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 73,491 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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UMX 688X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMX 688X, 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 UMX 688X registered?

UMX 688X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 June 1982.

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The MOT history for UMX 688X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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