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JRL 214P

1975 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

19,683 mi
Last recorded19,683 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRL 214P
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 19,683 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 19,683 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 19,683 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 19,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 19,683 miles

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 19,683 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 19,683 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 19,683 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 19,683 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 19,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 19,683 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 19,683 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 19,677 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 19,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,670 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 19,670 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,638 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 19,638 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 19,371 miles

exhaust blow from manifold area from cold gone when hot

Fail 9 Mar 2013 19,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,259 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 19,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,177 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 19,177 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,134 miles

no lap on o/s/rear seat belt

Fail 5 Nov 2009 19,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,011 miles

o/s/f floor week and under car coverd in under sill

Fail 3 Nov 2008 19,011 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f floor week and under car coverd in under sill

Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,939 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 18,939 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,699 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 18,699 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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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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What year was JRL 214P registered?

JRL 214P is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 August 1975.

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