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PHV 357R

1976 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,565 mi
Last recorded29,565 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 BMW 3 Series57,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 357R
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,565 miles

Body slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracks developed

Fail 11 Jul 2018 29,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Body slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracks developed

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear reg. plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,034 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 22,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,002 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 21,996 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 21,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,309 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 17,298 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,492 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 14,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PHV 357R is a 1976 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PHV 357R, 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.

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What year was PHV 357R registered?

PHV 357R is a 1976 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is PHV 357R safe to buy?

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