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HYL 82K

1971 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,418 mi
Last recorded46,418 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 BMW 3 Series117,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYL 82K
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 46,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,247 miles

LIGHT UNDER BODY RUST

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC GOING RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER DETERIOURATING

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,466 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front and o/s/r tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Jul 2010 53,448 miles

temp exhaust mounting

temp washers

Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,239 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 53,208 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HYL 82K is a 1971 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HYL 82K, 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

How do I check the history of HYL 82K?

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What year was HYL 82K registered?

HYL 82K is a 1971 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 December 1971.

Is HYL 82K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYL 82K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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