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OAD 660P

1976 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,114 mi
Last recorded79,114 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1976 BMW 3 Series57,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAD 660P
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,114 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 79,114 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,452 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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OAD 660P is a 1976 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OAD 660P, 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

How do I check the history of OAD 660P?

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What year was OAD 660P registered?

OAD 660P is a 1976 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 1976.

Is OAD 660P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAD 660P shows 5 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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