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BGY 323T

1979 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,264 mi
Last recorded110,264 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGY 323T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,309 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 108,305 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 106,250 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s hand brake lower reading than o/s

Pass 21 Aug 2009 101,848 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 96,923 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 96,919 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 93,255 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 93,255 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,213 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 87,213 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BGY 323T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 81,847 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 BGY 323T, 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 47 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 BGY 323T?

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What year was BGY 323T registered?

BGY 323T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is BGY 323T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGY 323T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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