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111 BMW

1973 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,251 mi
Last recorded43,251 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 342,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 43,251 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 42,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,098 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 40,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,522 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 39,115 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,115 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 38,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 38,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 37,374 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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111 BMW is a 1973 BMW 3 in Silver with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 42,353 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 111 BMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 53 years old, this BMW 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 111 BMW registered?

111 BMW is a 1973 BMW 3, first registered on 31 July 1973.

Is 111 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 BMW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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