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R4 VTP

1971 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,025 mi
Last recorded142,025 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1971 BMW 3 Series117,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 VTP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 142,025 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 142,025 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre mirror insecure

handbrake has travel, but does not effect the operation

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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R4 VTP is a 1971 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 117,073 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 R4 VTP, 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 55 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 R4 VTP registered?

R4 VTP is a 1971 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R4 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 VTP 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.

Does R4 VTP have outstanding finance?

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