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KEG 818P

1975 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 3295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,483 mi
Last recorded46,483 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEG 818P
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 46,483 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 42,653 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 42,653 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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KEG 818P is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 3,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KEG 818P, 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

How do I check the history of KEG 818P?

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What year was KEG 818P registered?

KEG 818P is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KEG 818P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEG 818P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KEG 818P have outstanding finance?

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