MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,025 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o.s.r exhaust mount loose
exhaust to gearbox bracket bolts missing
o.s.f metal brake pipe insecure
o.s.r exhaust mount loose
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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