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VRT 702X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,104 mi
Last recorded85,104 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRT 702X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,104 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel filter pipe perishing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,104 miles

Fuel filter pipe perishing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front floor rusting

Offside inner wheel arch / sill rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,104 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 85,104 miles

both front tyres cracking and perished

corrosion starting to develop

hazard light switch worn

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm and bald inside tread

offside rear tyre 1.6mm and on outside tread

oil leak

slight play nearside front wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,104 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 84,753 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 84,753 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill nr rear crossmember mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 83,415 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 83,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,069 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Under-vehicle corrosion

slight leak of oil from o/s of steering rack boot

Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,725 miles

all suspension springs have slight corrosion.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 82,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all suspension springs have slight corrosion.

Fail 29 Jan 2007 82,725 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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VRT 702X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRT 702X, 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 VRT 702X registered?

VRT 702X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 1982.

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