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CNP 511S

1978 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,688 mi
Last recorded123,688 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
Typical for 1978 BMW 3 Series73,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNP 511S
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2006 123,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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CNP 511S is a 1978 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 73,526 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 CNP 511S, 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 48 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 CNP 511S registered?

CNP 511S is a 1978 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 1978.

Is CNP 511S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNP 511S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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