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BTF 77V

1979 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,604 mi
Last recorded39,604 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2006
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTF 77V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,604 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 39,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 39,596 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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BTF 77V is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BTF 77V, 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 BTF 77V?

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What year was BTF 77V registered?

BTF 77V is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is BTF 77V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTF 77V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BTF 77V have outstanding finance?

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