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TEF 141R

1976 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,786 mi
Last recorded96,786 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1976 BMW 3 Series57,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEF 141R
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,786 miles

Steering column UJ slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,002 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 95,986 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,510 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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TEF 141R is a 1976 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TEF 141R, 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

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What year was TEF 141R registered?

TEF 141R is a 1976 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is TEF 141R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEF 141R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TEF 141R have outstanding finance?

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