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WEY 365V

1980 BMW 3 Series

Brown Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,812 mi
Last recorded70,812 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEY 365V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 70,812 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 70,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 70,418 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 70,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,717 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 67,558 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise misfire

Pass 29 May 2008 65,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 62,369 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 62,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 61,089 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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WEY 365V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Brown with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 WEY 365V, 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 46 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 WEY 365V registered?

WEY 365V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is WEY 365V safe to buy?

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