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GGJ 143T

1979 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,280 mi
Last recorded121,280 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGJ 143T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,280 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front outer jacking points are rusted

Idle speed very low

Fail 20 Feb 2017 121,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Front outer jacking points are rusted

Idle speed very low

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,280 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,280 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 121,282 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 121,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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GGJ 143T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 GGJ 143T, 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 GGJ 143T registered?

GGJ 143T is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is GGJ 143T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGJ 143T 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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