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WHG 422Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,199 mi
Last recorded174,199 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHG 422Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 174,199 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 173,755 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 171,195 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 171,102 miles

All tyres cracking to outer sidewall

Offside B pillar slight corrosion and cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 171,102 miles

All tyres cracking to outer sidewall

Offside B pillar slight corrosion and cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2014 171,100 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside centre and offside rear floor holed by corrosion

Offside B pillar slight corrosion and cracked

All tyres severe cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2013 171,027 miles

All tyre sidewalls cracking but not exposing cords

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 170,797 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

battery insecure

general corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Fail 1 Jun 2012 170,797 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

battery insecure

general corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Pass 16 Apr 2011 170,782 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 170,741 miles

all tyre side walls have surface cracking

surface corrosion on nearside outer sill

Fail 4 Aug 2009 170,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrodsion on nearside outer sill and under body

Fail 24 Apr 2008 170,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 170,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 170,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

resecured brake pipe at nearside front

Pass 31 Jan 2007 170,120 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

resecured brake pipe at nearside front

Fail 22 Nov 2006 170,098 miles

Lower Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Front valance is badly corroded.

Handbrake has a lot of travel.

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

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

Oil leak

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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WHG 422Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WHG 422Y, 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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WHG 422Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 1982.

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