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EFX 40T

1979 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,766 mi
Last recorded77,766 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 40T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 77,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 77,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,114 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2020 77,114 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,825 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,816 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,754 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,135 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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EFX 40T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EFX 40T, 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 EFX 40T registered?

EFX 40T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is EFX 40T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 40T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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