1981 BMW 3 Series 2.3L Petrol · KJD 301W
1981 BMW 3 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 1981. Recorded mileage 136,734 km. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 136,734 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJD 301W Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2022
- 136,734 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KJD 301W MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1981 BMW 3 Series (KJD 301W) between November 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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