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N254 PJD

1971 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,512 mi
Last recorded108,512 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 BMW 3 Series117,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 PJD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 108,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 91,803 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 91,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,083 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,058 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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N254 PJD is a 1971 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N254 PJD, 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 N254 PJD registered?

N254 PJD is a 1971 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N254 PJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N254 PJD 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.

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