1982 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BAH 162X
1982 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 1982. Recorded mileage 139,800 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BAH 162X Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 139,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BAH 162X Mileage History
- 17/05/2006136,042 mi
- 18/05/2006136,042 mi
- 15/04/2009137,246 mi+1,204 mi
- 30/04/2009137,264 mi+18 mi
- 14/04/2011139,776 mi+2,512 mi
- 01/07/2026139,800 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 187 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
BAH 162X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 BMW 3 Series (BAH 162X) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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