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M212 BHK

1971 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,379 mi
Last recorded66,379 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 BMW 3 Series117,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 BHK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,379 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,110 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 66,110 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,562 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,638 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 53,638 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,211 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,255 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 50,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M212 BHK is a 1971 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 117,073 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 M212 BHK, 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 55 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M212 BHK registered?

M212 BHK is a 1971 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M212 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M212 BHK shows 9 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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