CarVerify

Free Car Check

LPA 1D

1973 BMW 3 Series

Yellow Petrol 2985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,924 mi
Last recorded49,924 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1973 BMW 3 Series35,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPA 1D
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,921 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 49,357 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 49,353 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,400 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

underside of vehicle heavy undersilled

Pass 22 Mar 2008 29,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,875 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LPA 1D is a 1973 BMW 3 Series in Yellow with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 35,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPA 1D, 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 53 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 LPA 1D?

You can check the full history of LPA 1D by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LPA 1D registered?

LPA 1D is a 1973 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is LPA 1D safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPA 1D shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LPA 1D have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LPA 1D. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.