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19,683 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/f and o/s/f floor rusty
n/s/f sill end rotten
n/s/r and o/s/r floor and bottom of inner wheel arch rusty
rear diff leaking oil
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/f and o/s/f floor rusty
n/s/f sill end rotten
n/s/r and o/s/r floor and bottom of inner wheel arch rusty
rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Front Lower Inner wing/sill corroded
Offside Front Inner wing corroding
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Inner wing/sill corroded
Offside Front Inner wing corroding
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
exhaust blow from manifold area from cold gone when hot
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
exhaust leak from front when starting
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
exhaust leak from front when starting
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight exhaust blow from manifold area when engine cold (no blow when hot)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight exhaust blow from manifold area when engine cold (no blow when hot)
no lap on o/s/rear seat belt
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
o/s/f floor week and under car coverd in under sill
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
o/s/f floor week and under car coverd in under sill
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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JRL 214P is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 JRL 214P, 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.
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JRL 214P is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 August 1975.
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