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N152 OHM

1971 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,076 mi
Last recorded135,076 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1971 BMW 3 Series117,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 OHM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 135,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 129,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise suspect cat worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 123,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 118,688 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 118,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 116,182 miles

Both front inner track rods (tie rods) have slight play

Front and Rear number plates in poor condition

Front anti roll bar thrust link rubbers in poor condition

Front flexy brake hoses perished

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 110,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 105,537 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
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N152 OHM is a 1971 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N152 OHM, 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.

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What year was N152 OHM registered?

N152 OHM is a 1971 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N152 OHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N152 OHM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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