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ACU 331L

1973 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,932 mi
Last recorded92,932 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1973 BMW 3 Series35,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 331L
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,932 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 92,931 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 92,919 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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