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WMX 659Y

1982 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,197 mi
Last recorded74,197 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 3 Series93,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMX 659Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,777 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,679 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rack arm slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2013 73,352 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rack arm slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,389 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,453 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,362 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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WMX 659Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMX 659Y, 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 WMX 659Y registered?

WMX 659Y is a 1982 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 October 1982.

Is WMX 659Y safe to buy?

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