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UOA 332Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,039 mi
Last recorded168,039 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 332Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 168,039 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 168,039 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 167,310 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside floor slight corrosion present

nearside rear arch slight corrosion but no sharp edges

offside floor slight corrosion present

Pass 26 Nov 2008 167,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 167,304 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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UOA 332Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 88,701 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 UOA 332Y, 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 43 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 UOA 332Y registered?

UOA 332Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 December 1983.

Is UOA 332Y safe to buy?

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