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BPE 893T

1979 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,791 mi
Last recorded25,791 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 893T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,791 miles

body damage

n/s/f brake binding slghtly

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear light lenses cracked

rear tyre treads low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,783 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

body damage

rear light lenses cracked

rear tyre treads low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 25,776 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear light lenses cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2012 25,760 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 25,759 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,750 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2011 25,749 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,719 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,695 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,660 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,494 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,478 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

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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BPE 893T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BPE 893T, 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 BPE 893T?

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What year was BPE 893T registered?

BPE 893T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 1979.

Is BPE 893T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPE 893T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPE 893T have outstanding finance?

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