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FGC 512

1938 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,288 mi
Last recorded37,288 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGC 512
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1938
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 37,288 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 31,918 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 25,699 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 23,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,547 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 16,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,412 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 10,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 6,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,397 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 5,015 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 5,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2009 2,817 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 2,878 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2008 99,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 98,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 96,124 miles

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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FGC 512 is a 1938 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FGC 512, 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 88 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGC 512 registered?

FGC 512 is a 1938 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 July 1938.

Is FGC 512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGC 512 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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