1983 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · A508 AMW
1983 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1984. Recorded mileage 47,607 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1977cc
A508 AMW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 47,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A508 AMW Mileage History
- 08/08/202246,896 mi
- 12/08/202246,965 mi+69 mi
- 06/11/202347,607 mi+642 mi
Average of roughly 571 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
A508 AMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 BMW 3 Series (A508 AMW) between August 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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