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XHG 659Y

1983 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,573 mi
Last recorded113,573 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 3 Series88,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHG 659Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2007 113,573 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 112,338 miles

nearside and offside front inner wing areas starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear cv boots poor condition

nearsidedip beam going dull

offside front chassis leg starting to corrode

slight play steering rack

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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XHG 659Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 88,701 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 XHG 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 43 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 XHG 659Y?

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What year was XHG 659Y registered?

XHG 659Y is a 1983 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is XHG 659Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHG 659Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XHG 659Y have outstanding finance?

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