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XJC 126W

1980 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,931 mi
Last recorded7,931 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJC 126W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 7,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 708 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 708 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 6,482 miles

Both front chassis damaged

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 6,478 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2017 6,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2015 6,039 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 6,039 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 5,954 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing staring to corrode near lower sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion upper inner arch (6.1.B.2)

front steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 Sep 2015 5,954 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing staring to corrode near lower sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion upper inner arch (6.1.B.2)

front steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 20 Aug 2015 5,928 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,476 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 58,476 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,724 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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XJC 126W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XJC 126W, 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.

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XJC 126W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is XJC 126W safe to buy?

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