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AUF 41K

1972 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,508 mi
Last recorded4,508 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 BMW 3 Series50,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 41K
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2014 4,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 4,302 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

handbrake lever slightly loose

off side rear brake slightly tight to turn

Pass 18 May 2012 4,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 3,584 miles

engine smoking after prolonged idle

handbrake lever slightly loose on floor mount

radiator corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 3,211 miles

handbrake lever slightly loose

Pass 29 Apr 2009 2,579 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 1,172 miles

Battery insecure

handbrake lever slightly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2007 386 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine smoking after prolonged idle

Pass 4 May 2006 99,580 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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AUF 41K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 50,153 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 AUF 41K, 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 54 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 AUF 41K registered?

AUF 41K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 1972.

Is AUF 41K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUF 41K shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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