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JLX 509V

1979 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,436 mi
Last recorded150,436 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLX 509V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 150,436 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 146,766 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 141,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 140,502 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 13,996 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 13,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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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JLX 509V is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 81,847 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 JLX 509V, 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 47 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 JLX 509V registered?

JLX 509V is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 October 1979.

Is JLX 509V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLX 509V shows 6 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.

Does JLX 509V have outstanding finance?

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