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KOJ 212P

1975 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,627 mi
Last recorded6,627 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOJ 212P
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2017 6,627 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 4,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake only just locked

Pass 22 Jul 2014 3,444 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 3,438 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 3,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Throttle sticking

floor pan corroded

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 22 Jul 2008 930 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 930 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

floor pan corroded

fog lamp inoperative

seat belts worn + slow to retract

Pass 7 Nov 2006 89,584 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing, †slight play in steering box drop arm joint, †n/s/f + o/s/f lower ball joint gaiters split

Fail 7 Nov 2006 89,584 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing, †slight play in steering box drop arm joint, †n/s/f + o/s/f lower ball joint gaiters split

Pass 8 Nov 2005 86,227 miles

O/S/R brake disk not wearing on entire inner surface

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

Play in steering box drop arm joint

Play in steering column lower U/J

Wipers sluggish

Fail 4 Nov 2005 86,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/R disk not wearing on entire inside surface

Play in steering box drop arm joint

Play in steering column lower U/J.

Wipers slow

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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KOJ 212P is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KOJ 212P, 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 KOJ 212P registered?

KOJ 212P is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 1975.

Is KOJ 212P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOJ 212P shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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