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EKR 739T

1979 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,633 mi
Last recorded102,633 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 739T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,633 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 102,633 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,622 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 102,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,525 miles

Corrorsion around N/S/F outside sill panel, also jacking point.

Corrosion around O/S/F outside sill panel, also wing.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 101,525 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corrorsion around N/S/F outside sill panel, also jacking point.

Corrosion around O/S/F outside sill panel, also wing.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 101,513 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 101,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 100,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f floor corroded/holed

Pass 17 Dec 2011 99,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,215 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 99,215 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 98,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 97,781 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 97,781 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 96,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 95,751 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 95,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

has oil leak from oil switch on sump, no rear fog light switch

Pass 17 Dec 2005 94,645 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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EKR 739T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EKR 739T, 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 EKR 739T registered?

EKR 739T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is EKR 739T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 739T shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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