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L550 HUL

1971 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,230 mi
Last recorded181,230 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 BMW 3 Series117,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 HUL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 181,230 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 181,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 175,070 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 175,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 168,159 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 168,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 159,379 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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L550 HUL is a 1971 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 117,073 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 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L550 HUL, 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 55 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 L550 HUL registered?

L550 HUL is a 1971 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L550 HUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L550 HUL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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