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KYX 808P

1975 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,857 mi
Last recorded89,857 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYX 808P
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 89,857 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,891 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,296 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable mount bolt slightly short ok at this time

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,255 miles

n/s/r hand brake cable mount.bolts slightly short ok at this time

Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r hand brake cable mount.bolts slightly short ok at this time

Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,270 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

boot flooring is starting to rust

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,751 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 83,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,675 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 72,569 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,493 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,271 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 83,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,957 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 82,940 miles

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

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

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

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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KYX 808P is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KYX 808P, 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 KYX 808P?

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What year was KYX 808P registered?

KYX 808P is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KYX 808P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYX 808P shows 15 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.

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