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ATS 1C

1975 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,825 mi
Last recorded3,825 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATS 1C
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,825 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 103,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 2,823 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 1,346 miles

nearside /offside front tyres worn on inner

nearside rear handbrake poor

Pass 2 Jun 2008 285 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 275 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2007 98,309 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 96,361 miles

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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ATS 1C is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ATS 1C, 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

How do I check the history of ATS 1C?

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What year was ATS 1C registered?

ATS 1C is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 1975.

Is ATS 1C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATS 1C shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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