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AVS 454N

1975 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,638 mi
Last recorded54,638 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVS 454N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,638 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 54,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AVS 454N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AVS 454N, 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 AVS 454N?

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What year was AVS 454N registered?

AVS 454N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is AVS 454N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVS 454N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVS 454N have outstanding finance?

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