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CNG 209T

1979 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,064 mi
Last recorded109,064 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNG 209T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 109,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 109,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 108,966 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 107,071 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 105,395 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 105,395 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 104,523 miles

Offside front floor weak advise repair before next MOT

Possible fuel leak (could smell fuel under vehicle but could not find leak)

Possible water leak front of engine area

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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CNG 209T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CNG 209T, 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

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What year was CNG 209T registered?

CNG 209T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 1979.

Is CNG 209T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNG 209T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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