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LYR 478P

1976 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,537 mi
Last recorded58,537 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1976 BMW 3 Series57,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYR 478P
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,537 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,331 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,128 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,850 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 57,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,775 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 57,698 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 56,724 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 57,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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LYR 478P is a 1976 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 57,812 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 LYR 478P, 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 50 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYR 478P registered?

LYR 478P is a 1976 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is LYR 478P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYR 478P shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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