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VRY 449X

1982 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,070 mi
Last recorded62,070 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRY 449X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 62,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,002 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,255 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 61,254 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,071 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 158,632 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 158,917 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 153,743 miles

movement in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 19 May 2008 145,045 miles

movement in steering rack mounting bush's

Pass 14 May 2007 186,593 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 128,742 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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VRY 449X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VRY 449X, 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 VRY 449X registered?

VRY 449X is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 1982.

Is VRY 449X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRY 449X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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