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OBA 73P

1976 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,196 mi
Last recorded69,196 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 BMW 3 Series57,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 73P
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,196 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,972 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 68,830 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 68,340 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 67,660 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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OBA 73P is a 1976 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBA 73P, 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 OBA 73P?

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What year was OBA 73P registered?

OBA 73P is a 1976 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is OBA 73P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBA 73P shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OBA 73P have outstanding finance?

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