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145D668

1997 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

121,987 mi
Last recorded121,987 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration145D668
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2007 121,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 114,465 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 114,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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145D668 is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 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 145D668, 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 29 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 145D668 registered?

145D668 is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is 145D668 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 145D668 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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