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VVO 994Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,117 mi
Last recorded91,117 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVO 994Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 91,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,908 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 83,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 82,166 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 82,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,883 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 79,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 79,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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VVO 994Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VVO 994Y, 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 VVO 994Y registered?

VVO 994Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is VVO 994Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVO 994Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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