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URR 804X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,926 mi
Last recorded116,926 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURR 804X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,926 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 116,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 115,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,950 miles

O/s rear flexible brake hose securing device in poor condition

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 109,950 miles

O/s rear flexible brake hose securing device in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Signs of tyre been fouling part of the suspension causing slight damage to tyre inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,759 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 106,755 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 105,359 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 19 Jun 2015 105,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Engine not switching off when ignition turned

Pass 27 May 2009 105,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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URR 804X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 URR 804X, 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 URR 804X registered?

URR 804X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 1982.

Is URR 804X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URR 804X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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