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LMF 434

1938 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,220 mi
Last recorded57,220 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMF 434
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1938
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,220 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,061 miles

slight play on nearside kin g pin

Fail 23 Jul 2010 56,061 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play on nearside kin g pin

Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,375 miles

slight play on nearside front kingpin

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play on steering rack

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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LMF 434 is a 1938 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LMF 434, 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 88 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 LMF 434?

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What year was LMF 434 registered?

LMF 434 is a 1938 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1938.

Is LMF 434 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMF 434 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LMF 434 have outstanding finance?

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