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KUV 485P

1975 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,263 mi
Last recorded16,263 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUV 485P
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 16,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 16,015 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 16,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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KUV 485P is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUV 485P, 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 KUV 485P?

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What year was KUV 485P registered?

KUV 485P is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KUV 485P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUV 485P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KUV 485P have outstanding finance?

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