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FYJ 977V

1979 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,132 mi
Last recorded60,132 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYJ 977V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 60,132 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 60,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

enlarged bung hole in boot floor

Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,226 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 59,226 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,570 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FYJ 977V is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FYJ 977V, 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

How do I check the history of FYJ 977V?

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What year was FYJ 977V registered?

FYJ 977V is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FYJ 977V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYJ 977V shows 6 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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