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JUX 701V

1979 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

305,586 mi
Last recorded305,586 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUX 701V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 305,586 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 305,503 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 305,495 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause loss of control of the vehicle under accelerator pedal. (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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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JUX 701V is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JUX 701V, 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

How do I check the history of JUX 701V?

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What year was JUX 701V registered?

JUX 701V is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is JUX 701V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUX 701V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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