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MYR 585P

1976 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 3295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,097 mi
Last recorded85,097 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1976 BMW 3 Series57,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYR 585P
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 85,097 miles

Ball joint from steering box has slight play

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s ball joint gaiter split

O/s/r door sill corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f door sill corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 85,097 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Ball joint from steering box has slight play

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s ball joint gaiter split

O/s/r door sill corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f door sill corroded

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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MYR 585P is a 1976 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 3,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MYR 585P, 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 MYR 585P registered?

MYR 585P is a 1976 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 April 1976.

Is MYR 585P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYR 585P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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