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VRM 50Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRM 50Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box/silencer rubber hangers perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2022 112,679 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 112,144 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 112,144 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,050 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 111,375 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 110,696 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o.s.r exhaust mount loose

Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,696 miles

exhaust to gearbox bracket bolts missing

o.s.f metal brake pipe insecure

o.s.r exhaust mount loose

Fail 5 Dec 2015 110,696 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings track rod (2.2.B.1h)

exhaust to gearbox bracket bolts missing

o.s.f metal brake pipe insecure

o.s.r exhaust mount loose

Pass 9 Feb 2006 110,696 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 110,696 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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VRM 50Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,315cc 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 VRM 50Y, 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 VRM 50Y registered?

VRM 50Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is VRM 50Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRM 50Y 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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