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UPA 89X

1982 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,142 mi
Last recorded47,142 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPA 89X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 47,142 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 47,142 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 46,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 46,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 46,306 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 46,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 45,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,276 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,087 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,799 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,196 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,979 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 40,933 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,834 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,416 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 38,368 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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UPA 89X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UPA 89X, 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 UPA 89X registered?

UPA 89X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 May 1982.

Is UPA 89X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPA 89X shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPA 89X have outstanding finance?

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