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ATO 587T

1978 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

156,209 mi
Last recorded156,209 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1978 BMW 3 Series73,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 587T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2006 156,209 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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ATO 587T is a 1978 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 73,526 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 ATO 587T, 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 48 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 ATO 587T registered?

ATO 587T is a 1978 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 1978.

Is ATO 587T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATO 587T shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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