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KTU 951N

1975 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,971 mi
Last recorded79,971 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTU 951N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,506 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 79,009 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 78,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 78,304 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 77,782 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,013 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 77,013 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 76,288 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak?

Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,688 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,407 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 75,407 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak?

Pass 25 May 2016 75,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,039 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,939 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 74,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 74,812 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 74,659 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,455 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,449 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 74,449 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 747,339 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fog lamps not working.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 74,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fog lamps not working.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 74,313 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,310 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front floor pan corroded but not considered dangerous.

Pass 4 May 2006 74,307 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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KTU 951N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 KTU 951N, 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 KTU 951N?

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What year was KTU 951N registered?

KTU 951N is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is KTU 951N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTU 951N shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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