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KNB 903N

1975 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,178 mi
Last recorded43,178 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNB 903N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 43,178 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,057 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 42,057 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 41,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 40,752 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 40,737 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,246 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,493 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 37,493 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 36,397 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 35,999 miles
Fail 28 May 2005 35,999 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FUEL PUMP HOSES PERISHED

N/S/R WHEEL BINDING

high co at 5.9% AND HIGH H,C AT 3010 PPM

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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KNB 903N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KNB 903N, 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 KNB 903N registered?

KNB 903N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 1975.

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