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ELO 323T

1979 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,780 mi
Last recorded88,780 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELO 323T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,780 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion has started to the offside rear part of the door sill

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes

Fail 21 Oct 2010 88,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion has started to the offside rear part of the door sill

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,379 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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ELO 323T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELO 323T, 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.

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What year was ELO 323T registered?

ELO 323T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is ELO 323T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELO 323T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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