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SGN 692R

1976 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,328 mi
Last recorded55,328 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1976 BMW 3 Series57,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGN 692R
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 55,328 miles

O/side front indicator lens broken.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 55,327 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/side front indecator lens broken.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 54,821 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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SGN 692R is a 1976 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SGN 692R, 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 SGN 692R?

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What year was SGN 692R registered?

SGN 692R is a 1976 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 October 1976.

Is SGN 692R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGN 692R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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