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HOY 61N

1975 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,040 mi
Last recorded46,040 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOY 61N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,040 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 46,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,223 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 44,006 miles

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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HOY 61N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HOY 61N, 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 HOY 61N?

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What year was HOY 61N registered?

HOY 61N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 1975.

Is HOY 61N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOY 61N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HOY 61N have outstanding finance?

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