MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
overheating
corrosion underbody component and bushes perishing
excessive corrosion floor pans
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ACU 331L is a 1973 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1973 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 35,977 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 ACU 331L, 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 53 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ACU 331L registered?
ACU 331L is a 1973 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 July 1973.
Is ACU 331L safe to buy?
The MOT history for ACU 331L 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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