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GSP 902N

1975 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSP 902N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 81,064 miles

Central Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR MOUNTING PANNEL CORRODED INNER & OUTER CROSS MEMBER. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT CORROSION TO O/S/R/ FLOOR. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED SIDE WALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,691 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside inner ball joint boot perished

Offside rear hand brake cable outer casing broken

Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,112 miles

crossmember beneath radiator corroded and holed

fuel cap seal poor

minor free play at handbrake lever pivot point

minor freeplay in steering box shaft

outer sill covers fitted

rear fog lamp fitted but not working

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,260 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,200 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,432 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 73,432 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,306 miles

oil leak from diff

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiperblades split

both rear light lenses cracked

feul pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2009 69,561 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 69,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,177 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 68,122 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2007 64,610 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 64,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 62,785 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 62,773 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside front seat belt twisted causing mechanism to restrict retraction intermitantly.

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

frot number plate cracked and slightly discoloured.

nail in tyre

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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GSP 902N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1975 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,890 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 GSP 902N, 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 51 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 GSP 902N registered?

GSP 902N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GSP 902N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSP 902N shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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