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KPU 432V

1979 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,959 mi
Last recorded67,959 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW 3 Series81,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPU 432V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,959 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,203 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,920 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

some wear in offside steering rack end bush

Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,901 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

some wear in offside steering rack end bush

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,870 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,686 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 63,683 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 626,660 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 626,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 60,453 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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KPU 432V is a 1979 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KPU 432V, 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

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What year was KPU 432V registered?

KPU 432V is a 1979 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 October 1979.

Is KPU 432V safe to buy?

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