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HMM 69N

1975 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMM 69N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 78,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 78,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. left hand side not latching (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,308 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,307 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,298 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,294 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 78,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,290 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,289 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 78,280 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 78,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 78,241 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 78,241 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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HMM 69N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HMM 69N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HMM 69N?

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What year was HMM 69N registered?

HMM 69N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 1975.

Is HMM 69N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMM 69N shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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