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KFC 95S

1978 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,833 mi
Last recorded114,833 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1978 BMW 3 Series73,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFC 95S
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 114,833 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 114,773 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 111,974 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 109,940 miles

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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KFC 95S is a 1978 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 73,526 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 KFC 95S, 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 48 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 KFC 95S registered?

KFC 95S is a 1978 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is KFC 95S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFC 95S 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.

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