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WGW 177Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,280 mi
Last recorded64,280 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGW 177Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,280 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,181 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,857 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 52,036 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,036 miles

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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WGW 177Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WGW 177Y, 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

How do I check the history of WGW 177Y?

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What year was WGW 177Y registered?

WGW 177Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is WGW 177Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGW 177Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WGW 177Y have outstanding finance?

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