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CSZ 333

1975 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,811 mi
Last recorded69,811 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 333
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 69,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 69,810 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

hazard lights not working

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,708 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 69,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 11 May 2011 69,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,263 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,854 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 68,551 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 68,243 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 68,198 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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CSZ 333 is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1975 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,890 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 CSZ 333, 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 51 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 CSZ 333?

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What year was CSZ 333 registered?

CSZ 333 is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is CSZ 333 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSZ 333 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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