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H431 GBK

1971 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,001 mi
Last recorded198,001 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1971 BMW 3 Series117,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH431 GBK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2007 198,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system has some corrosion

nearside and offside rear axle bushes are perishing

nearside and offside rear brake hoses are becoming heavily corroded on the ferrules

rear brake discs are in poor condition

steering rack has slight play in the offside inner joint

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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H431 GBK is a 1971 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 117,073 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H431 GBK, 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 55 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 H431 GBK registered?

H431 GBK is a 1971 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is H431 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H431 GBK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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