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PTR 6

1973 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,091 mi
Last recorded80,091 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTR 6
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 80,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres cracking

fog light inop

Pass 24 Apr 2006 78,138 miles

power steering belt just on the verge of slipping

Fail 18 Apr 2006 78,128 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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PTR 6 is a 1973 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PTR 6, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 53 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTR 6 registered?

PTR 6 is a 1973 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is PTR 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTR 6 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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