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4444 B

1975 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4444 B
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 82,975 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,299 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,509 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,441 miles

Rear flexible fuel pipes perishing/cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,134 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 77,694 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 77,692 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,762 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 75,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 74,022 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 74,022 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrosion n/s & o/s/r inner wheel arches front.

general corrosion.

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.

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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4444 B is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,890 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 4444 B, 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 51 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 4444 B registered?

4444 B is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is 4444 B safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4444 B shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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