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JAM 557N

1975 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,359 mi
Last recorded37,359 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAM 557N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 37,359 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 37,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 37,359 miles

Offside Inner Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 37,359 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Inner Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 37,359 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,355 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,964 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,963 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,947 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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JAM 557N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JAM 557N, 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

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What year was JAM 557N registered?

JAM 557N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is JAM 557N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAM 557N shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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